Ukrainian Nationalist Demian Hanul Fatally Shot in Odessa

Authorities investigate potential Russian involvement and arrest a suspect in the killing of the controversial activist.

Demian Hanul, a 31-year-old Ukrainian nationalist activist and blogger, was shot dead on a street in Odessa on Friday.
Ukrainian authorities have arrested a 46-year-old army deserter, recovering the suspected murder weapon from his hiding place.
Officials are investigating the possibility of a contract killing or connections to Russia, though no definitive links have been established yet.
Hanul was previously involved in the 2014 Odessa Trade Union House fire, a key incident in Russian propaganda justifying aggression toward Ukraine.
Known for his radical views, Hanul had a history of violence, including assaulting individuals critical of Ukraine's military mobilization.