Yurii Makarov

Affiliated media: Ukrainian public broadcaster, Executive producer

Incident date: April 16, 2025

Attack type:

• Non-fatal attack / beating / injury / torture

Who attacked: Unknown sources

Source: Ukrainska Pravda

Location: Ukraine, Kyiv Oblast, Kyiv

Additional information:

An unidentified individual attacked Yurii Makarov, inflicting a stab wound. The incident occurred within a secured residential area accessible only via electronic pass. Makarov is currently in stable condition in hospital. Police have launched an investigation. He has suggested two potential motives for the attack: an attempted robbery or a targeted operation by Russian special services intended to demoralise the public by targeting a prominent figure.