In Kyiv, a Russian photographer was detained after killing his girlfriend in a photography studio
In the capital of Ukraine, police arrested a 28-year-old Russian citizen, accusing him of brutally murdering his 21-year-old model girlfriend. The incident occurred in a photography studio where the couple was working and celebrating their relationship anniversary. According to the Kyiv Main Police Department and Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office, the tragedy took place on the day the young people decided to celebrate their personal holiday right at their workplace. Authorities stated that in the evening, after finishing their shift at the photography studio, a conflict arose between the lovers, which quickly escalated. As a result, the man strangled his girlfriend, causing her fatal injuries. The detainee was immediately placed in custody. The investigation unanimously qualified this event as premeditated murder, and a criminal proceeding was initiated under the relevant article of the criminal code. It has been learned that the couple moved to Ukraine from Russia in 2022 and had been working together in the photography studio since then. According to law enforcement, this day became a tragic one for both: the young man and woman planned to celebrate their anniversary precisely in the same room where they worked together. However, a quarrel turned into a tragedy — the man strangled his beloved and then called the police to report the incident. The detained individual has already been taken to the pre-trial detention center and has been informed of suspicion of intentional murder. Under procedural law, he faces a potential life sentence — up to 15 years in prison or more, depending on the circumstances and court decision. Currently, the court has chosen a restraint measure in the form of custody for the suspect, and the investigation continues to establish all the details of the tragic incident and confirm its qualification. This tragedy serves as yet another reminder of the importance of increasing awareness about the consequences of family conflicts and the necessity of seeking help in crisis situations. The event caused widespread public resonance and once again highlights the issues of violence and emotional instability, which currently require systemic attention from authorities and society.