Military shooting incident in Sevastopol leaves four dead

On August 4, 2026, a military serviceman opened fire on his colleagues and civilians in the village of Khmelnitskoye, located in the Russian-controlled city of Sevastopol, Crimea. The incident resulted in the deaths of four people and left several others wounded.

According to Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Moscow-appointed governor of Sevastopol, the perpetrator initially targeted fellow soldiers, killing one and injuring another. The gunman then turned his weapon on civilians, killing three individuals—two men aged 71 and 59, and a 64-year-old woman—while injuring three others. Medical professionals are currently providing care to the wounded, though it remains unclear if the death toll will rise.

The suspect has been apprehended by local authorities. While an investigation into the motive is underway, officials have stated that the incident does not appear to be linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The identity of the attacker and the specific military branch to which he belonged have not been disclosed by the authorities at this time.