Crimea gun rampage: soldier kills four, including civilians

Thu Oct 01 2026 13:47:57 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A Russian soldier in Crimea kills four people, including three civilians, before being detained. Authorities investigate motive amid ongoing unrest.

An unidentifiable Russian serviceman fired on his comrades and then on villagers in the occupied peninsula, killing four people and injuring three. Moscow‑installed Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev reports that the attacker has been detained and the motive is under investigation. His affiliation within the Russian armed forces remains unclear, and officials urge the public to rely only on official statements. Crimea, annexed in 2014, remains a flash‑point as Ukraine continues to target the area with drones and missiles.

Crimea gun rampage: soldier kills four, including civilians

Four people were killed in an abrupt shooting by an armed serviceman in the Russian‑occupied peninsula of Crimea. The incident began when the soldier fired on two fellow troops, killing one and wounding another. He then moved on to the village of Khmelnytske, where he killed a 64‑year‑old woman and two men aged 71 and 59. Three other individuals suffered injuries.

Moscow‑installed governor Mikhail Razvozhayev confirms that the attacker has been detained and that authorities are probing his motive. The soldier’s identity and the military unit he served in remain undisclosed. Officials are urging the public to rely on official statements and to avoid spreading unverified rumours.

Crimea fell under Russian control in 2014 and remains a flash‑point between Ukraine and Russia. The region hosts a large Russian military presence that Ukraine has targeted through drone and missile strikes. The latest incident underscores the volatility that still prevails in the contested peninsula.