**SBU Officer Murdered in Kyiv, Investigation Underway**
A tragic incident occurred on July 10 in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, where a Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer was murdered. According to reports from the SBU’s press service and local authorities, a shooting took place earlier in the day, resulting in the fatal gunshot wound of an unidentified person.
**Circumstances Surrounding the Crime Remain Unclear**
While the police reported discovering a body with a fatal gunshot wound, further details about the victim are scarce. The identities of the suspect or suspects and their motives remain unclear. However, Ukrainska Pravda has revealed that the SBU officer who was killed is Colonel Ivan Voronych.
**Details Emerge About the Shooting**
According to an undisclosed SBU source, Voronych was approached by a man at around 9 a.m. local time. The assailant fired five shots from a pistol, striking Voronych multiple times before fleeing the scene. Unfortunately, Voronych died shortly after being shot.
**Investigation Underway**
The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims made by Ukrainska Pravda. Nevertheless, authorities have launched an investigation into the crime, treating it as an attempt on the life of a law enforcement, security, or military officer. The SBU and National Police are working together to establish the circumstances surrounding the crime and bring perpetrators to justice.
**A Developing Story**
As this is a developing story, more information may emerge in the coming hours and days. The Kyiv Independent will continue to provide updates as necessary.
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