Andriy Parubiy, former speaker of the Ukrainian parliament, was shot dead in Lviv, Lviv Oblast, on 30 August 2025. The incident occurred in the western city of Lviv, where Parubiy was approached by an unknown gunman. Unverified footage, purportedly showing the attack, depicts a man dressed as a courier, carrying a yellow delivery bag, approaching Parubiy from behind and firing before fleeing the scene. The suspect remains at large, and a manhunt is underway.
Parubiy had previously served as secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council and was a member of the current Ukrainian parliament. He was also a former lawmaker and a prominent figure in Ukrainian politics. His death has been described by Ukrainian officials and former leaders as a significant loss to the nation's defence and sovereignty. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, acknowledged Parubiy's contributions to Ukraine's independence and sovereignty.
Former President Petro Poroshenko referred to the killing as an attack on Ukraine's national identity, citing Parubiy's role in building the Ukrainian army as a reason for the assassination. The event has prompted widespread reaction, though no further details about the suspect or motive have been confirmed.