Ukraine’s Zelensky slams his security services for ‘unacceptable’ shootout

Vanguard News | 04-09-2026 11:24am |

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized his security services following a shootout between rival agencies in Kyiv, calling the incident 'absolutely unacceptable'. The gunfight between the military intelligence agency (GUR) and the State Security Service (SBU) occurred in broad daylight and left several officers injured. Zelensky announced plans to dismiss high-ranking officials, stating that two security officials, one from each agency, have been named as suspects and an investigation is ongoing. He emphasized the need for accountability to prevent such incidents in the future.

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