Suspect detained in Kyiv over grandmother's murder and attempted murder
A 28-year-old man has been notified of suspicion in the killing of his 89-year-old grandmother and in the attempted murder of his 65-year-old mother. The suspect was found at the railway station and has been ordered held in custody for 60 days. The case has been qualified under articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
By Oleg Bazylewicz
December 15, 2025 · 1 min read
Circumstances of the attack
In Kyiv, a 28-year-old man has been charged with the intentional killing of his 89-year-old grandmother and with a completed attempt to murder his 65-year-old mother. During the attack, the suspect's father was tied up.
According to the version established by the investigation, the attacker first struck his grandmother on the head with a teapot, then strangled her. After that he began striking his mother on the head and tried to strangle her. The woman lost consciousness, and the son thought she had died. The detainee later explained that he tied up his father so he would not interfere.
Arrest at the station
After the attack, the suspect fled the scene. Police located and detained him at one of Kyiv's railway stations.
Charges and pretrial measure
The man's actions have been qualified under Part 1 of Article 115, Part 2 of Article 15, and point 1 of Part 2 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (intentional murder and a completed attempt to murder). The court ordered the suspect to be held in custody for 60 days.
