Russian Soldier Opens Fire in Crimea, Killing Four and Wounding Several
Details of the Crimea Shooting Incident
Overview of the Attack
MOSCOW, Aug 4 (Reuters) - A Russian soldier in Crimea opened fire on his colleagues, killing one and wounding another, before turning his weapon on civilians and killing three, an official said on Tuesday.
Casualties and Arrest
Victims of the Shooting
Three other people were wounded, said Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russian-installed governor of the Sevastopol region. He said the attacker had been arrested.
Attacker's Motive
There was no information on the motive for the attacks.
Official Response
Statements from Authorities
"All circumstances and causes of the incident are being established," said Razvozhayev, urging people to remain calm and not to spread rumours.
Background on Crimea
Strategic Importance of Crimea
Crimea is a strategic and heavily militarised peninsula on the Black Sea, which Russia seized and annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
Report Credits
(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Lucy Papachristou and Mark TrevelyanEditing by Andrew Osborn and Andrew Heavens)
