Gunfire Near a Gas Station in Rivne Region Ends with the Killing of Crime Boss 'Borzoy' by a 41-Year-Old Man

Shooting Incident in the Village of Zelenyi Hai

According to Radiotrek — Світ: On October 14, 2026, a deadly shooting occurred near a gas station in Zelenyi Hai village, located in the Dubno district. A 41-year-old resident of Dubno shot and killed 27-year-old Valentyn Omelchuk, widely known by his criminal nickname 'Borzoy.' Following the incident, the suspect fled the scene but was apprehended the next morning at 5:07 a.m. on October 15.

Background on Valentyn Omelchuk's Criminal Record

Born on June 15, 1999, Valentyn Omelchuk was recognized as a prominent crime figure and had been involved in multiple criminal cases. When he was arrested on November 19, 2021, in the city of Svaliava in the Zakarpattia region, he was 22 years old. Law enforcement had accused him of participating in armed robberies and extortion across Rivne and neighboring regions.

According to the National Police, 'On November 19, 2021, officers arrested Valentyn Omelchuk, known as 'Borzoy,' the leader of a criminal group from Rivne, in the city of Svaliava, Zakarpattia.'

On October 26, 2021, officers from the Strategic Investigations Department in Rivne uncovered a criminal organization comprising:

• Valentyn Omelchuk
• Roman Kupchyk
• Nazar Ohorodnyk
• Mykola Andriuk

This group was implicated in a series of violent robberies and extortion cases that attracted widespread public attention.

The individuals detained in connection with this investigation included Valentyn Omelchuk ('Borzoy'), Roman Kupchyk ('Kupon'), Nazar Ohorodnyk ('Nazik'), and the minor Mykola Andriuk. Police reports state that during the recent confrontation, the 41-year-old from Dubno shot and killed the 27-year-old Omelchuk before fleeing. It is notable that Omelchuk's 2021 arrest occurred alongside other members of the gang, including Roman Kupchyk, who is the son of Viktor Kupchyk, a former deputy prosecutor of Rivne region.

This event highlights ongoing concerns about the influence of organized crime in Ukraine’s western regions, where rivalries between criminal leaders often escalate into violence. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts to combat such groups, especially since Omelchuk remained active despite previous prosecutions. Further investigations are expected to shed light on the motives behind the killing and the potential connections between the individuals involved and other criminal networks.