Ihor Obolienskyi, commander of the Khartiia 2nd Corps, vowed retaliation after a 69-year-old man was detained for an attempted assassination.
Key facts
- •Ihor Obolienskyi commands the National Guard's Khartiia 2nd Corps.
- •The assassination attempt occurred on 31 July.
- •The suspect is a 69-year-old man who was detained near a barbershop.
- •The attacker's weapon reportedly failed to fire during the incident.
- •The suspect alleged that Russian handlers convinced him the commander was a traitor.
Ihor Obolienskyi, commander of the National Guard's Khartiia 2nd Corps, stated that a recent attempt on his life confirms his unit's battlefield effectiveness. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the assassination attempt was foiled on 31 July.
Details of the Attempt
According to sources, a 69-year-old man was detained near a barbershop on 31 July after his weapon failed to fire while approaching Obolienskyi from behind. The suspect claims he was manipulated by Russian handlers who posed as Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) officers and falsely labeled Obolienskyi a traitor.
Official Response and Retaliation
The SSU and National Police confirmed the detention of the suspect and stated that a formal notice of suspicion is being prepared. Obolienskyi described the attempt as a sign of enemy fear and vowed that his unit's retaliation would increase that fear.
Timeline
- 31 JulyThe assassination attempt on Ihor Obolienskyi was foiled.
- 31 JulyA 69-year-old suspect was detained near a barbershop.
- Evening of 31 JulyThe SSU and National Police officially announced the detention.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrainska Pravda (English).
