Two Cane Corso Dogs Kill 79-Year-Old Woman in Kyiv Region Attack

Deadly Mauling in Boryspil Shocks Community

According to Главком: A tragic event unfolded in Boryspil, located in the Kyiv region, on June 19, 2024, when two Cane Corso dogs fatally attacked a 79-year-old woman. The incident occurred around 3:40 PM after the animals escaped from a private home through a loosely closed gate and entered a neighboring yard. According to preliminary reports, the dogs assaulted the victim, inflicting severe physical injuries.

The injured woman was rushed to a hospital but tragically died from her wounds. The dogs' owner has been detained under Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the animals were seized and transferred to a canine center. A pre-trial investigation has been launched under Part 1 of Article 119 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which addresses negligent homicide. The Boryspil District Prosecutor's Office is overseeing the case.

Public Outcry and Parallel Cases

The Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office confirmed the details, noting the woman suffered severe injuries from the dog attack. This incident has sparked concern among locals, as similar attacks have occurred in Ukraine before. For instance, in 2017, dogs mauled a veteran of the Anti-Terrorist Operation to death in the village of Kuchakiv, Kyiv region, in front of his 14-year-old daughter. In another case in Zaporizhzhia, a dog bit through a woman's artery, causing her to bleed out and die.

This heartbreaking event underscores the urgent issue of dangerous dogs and the accountability of their owners.

Dog attacks on people, particularly the elderly, are alarming society and raising questions about the need for stricter animal control measures. Authorities are likely to consider introducing new regulations or standards for pet ownership to prevent such tragedies in the future.

The tragic incident in Boryspil is not an isolated case, as the issue of dangerous dogs has long been a concern in Ukraine. A recent event involving a dog being thrown from a sixth floor in Kyiv has prompted a criminal investigation, highlighting the urgent need for stricter regulations regarding pet ownership and the responsibility of owners. To learn more about this disturbing trend and its implications for public safety, read about the criminal case surrounding the thrown dog.