Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:09pm on 20 Jul 2024,Saturday International
Iryna Farion, a former Ukrainian MP and linguistic professor, was shot and killed in Lviv on Friday. She was 60 years old. Police are investigating the incident as a targeted attack, but have not identified a motive or suspect. Farion was known for her controversial views, including a statement that Ukrainians should not speak Russian. A power outage in the area affected CCTV footage. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko confirmed the killing was not spontaneous. The Lviv Regional Governor expressed condolences, and police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding Farion's death.