27 Jan 2022 | 07:08 AM UTC
Ukraine: Authorities search for soldier who killed five people at a factory in Dnipro early Jan. 27
Authorities are searching for a soldier who opened fire on fellow guards at a factory in Dnipro, Ukraine, early Jan. 27. Avoid the area.
Event
Authorities are searching for a soldier they suspect opened fire on guards at the Yuzhny Machine-Building Plant in Dnipro at around 03:00 Jan. 27. Initial reports indicate that the suspect killed four soldiers and a civilian and injured at least five others. The National Police and National Guard have deployed to find the shooter, whom officials say is still armed.
Heightened security is likely in the area as security operations continue. Localized transport disruptions are possible over the coming hours.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site.
