Last night, Russia launched a massive air attack against Ukraine, with Zaporizhzhia suffering the most. Shortly afterward, it was reported that Andriy Parubiy, former Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and participant in the Revolution of Dignity, was killed in Lviv. The author expresses sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues, emphasizing the symbolic importance of this loss for Ukraine.
The author is convinced that Andriy Parubiy's murder was a targeted operation by Russian special services, given his significance to Russian propaganda. In 2014, he took part in defending Odesa against Russian intervention and supported local self-defense efforts.
The article stresses that Russia's war against Ukraine includes not only frontline combat, but also terror in the form of targeted killings of public figures, military personnel, volunteers, journalists, and politicians. All public figures are potential targets for Russian special services and should observe strict caution and vigilance.
Practical security advice includes being alert in regularly visited places (“red zones”), avoiding walking alone, not using headphones or smartphones on the street, not sharing personal information about residence or habits, and, if possible, hiring security or contacting law enforcement when threatened.
The author notes that the threat extends beyond Ukraine; Ukrainians, especially military personnel and public figures, remain at risk even while abroad for vacations or business trips.
The author also raises the issue of citizens’ right to armed self-defense and emphasizes the need to grant Ukrainians the right to own short-barreled firearms at least during martial law for effective protection against attacks.
The piece ends with a call for everyone to protect themselves, support the Ukrainian military, and not to neglect safety precautions during wartime.
