Two killed in shooting at Moldova's Chisinau Airport.

Two people have been killed in a shooting at Chisinau Airport in the capital of Moldova on June 30, the country's interior ministry reported. According to the latest update, the attacker was injured in a shootout with law enforcement. Two people lost their lives "while performing their duties," the ministry informed[1].

Local media reported that the victims[2] were a police officer and a security guard. "At this point, the danger has been eliminated. The assailant was injured and is receiving medical attention.

We confirm two victims. Commercial activity and flights at this time continue to be disrupted. We will come back with details," the official report said.

During the incident, the authorities took measures to protect civilians in the danger zone. The ministry informed that the perpetrator was a foreign citizen. A criminal investigation has already been launched, according to the latest official update.

Several media claim[3] that the person in question was a Russian citizen traveling from Turkey. Reportedly, after being denied[4] entry he took a weapon from a security guard and opened fire. This information has not been confirmed by official sources.

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[5] Martin Fornusek

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Martin Fornusek is a news editor at the Kyiv Independent. He has previously worked as a news content editor at the media company Newsmatics and is a contributor to Euromaidan Press. He also volunteers as an editor and translator at the Czech-language version of Ukrainer.

Martin studied at Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, holding a bachelor's degree in security studies and history and a master's degree in conflict and democracy studies.

References

  1. ^ informed (www.mai.gov.md)
  2. ^ victims (www.rfi.ro)
  3. ^ claim (www.mediafax.ro)
  4. ^ denied (t.me)
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