Zelenskyy Warns Of Harsh Response To Assassination Attempt On His Assistant Shefir

KIEV (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 22nd September, 2021) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that he does not know who is behind the assassination attempt on his First Assistant Serhiy Shefir, and warned of a tough response.

"Shots were fired at the car of my first assistant, more importantly, my close friend, Serhiy Shefir. Serhiy is alive. His driver was wounded, unfortunately ... Immediately after my address at the UN General Assembly, I will travel to the (Ukrainian) capital.

To be honest, I do not know who is behind this. What kind of forces are these? They could be internal or external, but I do not consider them 'forces' anyway, as sending me 'greetings' through shelling my friend's car from a forest is a sign of weakness. But the response will be strong," Zelenskyy said in a video message, which he posted on Telegram.

The presidential team will continue its policy toward de-shadowing the economy and fighting criminals, Zelenskyy assured.