Former Ukrainian MP Andriy Parubiy Shot Dead in Lviv Amid Russian Missile Attacks

Andriy Parubiy, a former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker and a key figure in the country's pro-European protests, was shot dead in broad daylight in Lviv by a gunman disguised as a delivery rider on an electric bike. Parubiy, who also served as secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council during the critical period of Russia's annexation of Crimea, was killed instantly when the attacker fired multiple shots before fleeing the scene. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the murder as horrific and pledged the deployment of all necessary forces to investigate and apprehend the killer. While no immediate evidence has been made public linking the assassination to Russia, Ukrainian officials and political figures have hinted at possible Russian involvement given the ongoing war and recent targeted attacks on Ukrainian political and security figures. The killing underscores the persistent security challenges in Ukraine amid Russia's continued military aggression, highlighted by recent missile and drone strikes across the country. A manhunt is underway as the investigation continues to determine the circumstances and motives behind the attack.