An unidentified assailant stabbed Yurii Makarov, journalist and executive producer of Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne, in Kyiv on April 16, the broadcaster reported.
“Yurii Makarov is currently hospitalized and is in a serious condition. His life is not in danger, however,” Suspilne said in a statement on April 17, adding that the police have launched a criminal investigation.
“We call upon the interior minister (Ihor Klymenko) to take the investigation under his personal supervision."
The attack occurred in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, near a residential complex, according to Ukraine’s National Police.
“According to preliminary data, the attacker suddenly stabbed a passerby and fled the scene. The victim was a 69-year-old resident of Kyiv, an employee of a national media outlet. He was hospitalized,” the police said.
Law enforcement officers have opened a case under Article 121 of the Criminal Code for intentionally inflicting grievous bodily harm. A manhunt is underway for the attacker.
Makarov is a prominent figure in Ukraine’s media landscape β a journalist, documentarian, television host, and writer known for his work on historical and cultural programming.
Authorities have not yet confirmed a motive for the attack.
The Kyiv IndependentMartin Fornusek
