Ukrainian commander Ihor Obolenskyi survives assassination attempt

Ihor Obolenskyi assassination attempt Makaro pistol Russian intelligence Kharkiv suspect

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that an attempt to assassinate Ihor Obolenskyi, commander of the Khartiia Brigade of Ukraine's National Guard, was foiled. The attacker and an accomplice were detained; the main suspect is a 69‑year‑old man from Kharkiv. Ukrainian investigators say he was recruited by Russian intelligence services that pretended to be agents of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and was persuaded that Obolenskyi was a traitor. A Makaro pistol and ammunition were recovered at the scene, but the weapon failed to fire, preventing the killing. Zelensky said procedural measures are underway and pledged that Ukraine will respond to the attack. The incident comes amid a series of recent hostile actions in Ukraine, including car explosions in Odesa and other attempted attacks on military personnel.

Entities: 13th Brigade “Charija” of the Ukrainian National Guard · Ihor Obolenskyi · Kharkiv · Oleksandr Poklad · Russian intelligence services · Ukrainian National Guard · Volodymyr Zelensky · Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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[● 6 SOURCES] A Makaro pistol and ammunition were seized at the scene. (Ukrainian investigators)
[● 8 SOURCES] President Zelensky said procedural steps are underway and Ukraine will respond to the attempt. (President Volodymyr Zelensky)
[● 6 SOURCES] The suspect was allegedly recruited by Russian intelligence services posing as SBU agents. (Ukrainian investigators)
[● 8 SOURCES] The attacker and his accomplice were detained by Ukrainian authorities. (Ukrainian authorities)
[● 6 SOURCES] The weapon failed to fire, preventing the attack. (Ukrainian investigators)
[● 3 SOURCES] The incident follows recent attacks in Ukraine, including car explosions in Odesa. (Ukrainian media)
[● 8 SOURCES] An attempted assassination on Ihor Obolenskyi, commander of the Khartiia Brigade, was foiled. (Ukrainian authorities)
[● 6 SOURCES] The main suspect is a 69‑year‑old resident of Kharkiv. (Ukrainian media reports)