Events on July 31 brought alarming news from Kyiv: an assassination attempt was made on Igor Obolensky, commander of the 'Kharta' battalion. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the attackers have already been detained.
President Personally Contacted Obolensky
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported in his Telegram channel that he personally spoke with Igor Obolensky following the incident. "There was an attempt on Igor's life today. The attacker and his accomplice have been detained," the head of state wrote.
This statement became the first official confirmation of the attempted murder of one of the most well-known commanders of Ukraine's volunteer formations.
SBU Takes Control of the Case
The President also heard a briefing from the head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Oleksandr Poklad, regarding the details of the assassination attempt. Although specific circumstances of the attack have not yet been disclosed, the fact of the security services' operational response has been confirmed.
"We will definitely respond to this attempt to strike at Ukraine and a Ukrainian commander," Zelenskyy emphasized, adding that he thanked Obolensky for his service and wished him to "strike the occupiers even harder".
Who is Igor Obolensky?
Igor Obolensky is the commander of the 'Kharta' battalion, known for its active actions on the front lines and participation in a number of key operations since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. His name has become a symbol of resistance for many Ukrainians.
The assassination attempt on him is viewed as an act not only against an individual but against the entire defense system of Ukraine.
Further investigations and legal proceedings will unfold within the framework of Ukrainian legislation, while the international community closely monitors the development of events.
