Khartiia commander comments on assassination attempt and vows retribution

Ihor Obolienskyi, Commander of the National Guard's Khartiia 2nd Corps, has said he regards the attempt on his life as confirmation of his unit's effectiveness on the battlefield.

Source: Obolienskyi on Facebook

Quote: "Terror is one of the methods the Russians use to wage war, and a sign that they are failing to achieve their political goal through military means.

Today's attempt is proof that we are doing everything right and effectively destroying the enemy on the battlefield."

Details: Obolienskyi thanked everyone who has expressed their concern and support.

"The attempt is a sign of the enemy's fear. And our retribution will make them fear us even more," the commander added.

Background:

• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that an assassination attempt on Obolienskyi was foiled on 31 July.
• Ukrainska Pravda sources said that a 69-year-old man suspected of preparing to carry out the attempt on Obolienskyi's life was detained outside a barbershop in Kharkiv on 31 July. According to the sources, the attacker's weapon failed to fire. The man had approached the commander from behind.
• The attacker claims that his Russian handlers had posed as officers from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and convinced him that Obolienskyi was a "traitor".
• This evening the SSU and National Police officially announced the detention of the "potential killer" and said that a formal notice of suspicion against the man is being drawn up.

Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon to help us keep reporting!