In Kyiv, a schoolboy attacked a teacher and classmate with a knife: both in serious condition

Attack in Kyiv: details of the incident

According to Главком: On January 12, 2026, a ninth-grade student attacked a teacher and classmate with a knife in Kyiv. The attacker, a 14-year-old student, deliberately came to school wearing a balaclava, helmet, and carrying two knives. As a result of the attack, the teacher and classmate suffered knife wounds and are currently in hospital in serious condition.

The attacker’s actions have already been classified as attempted murder under Part 2 of Article 15 and paragraph 1 of Part 2 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. At present, the attacker is under medical supervision and in custody. According to Anton Efimov, Deputy Head of the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office, the 14-year-old resident of Kyiv region has been informed of the suspicion of attempting to kill two people.

Public reaction and consequences

The situation has raised concerns among parents and teachers as violence in educational institutions becomes an increasingly pressing issue. The details of the incident are currently being investigated by law enforcement agencies.

This attack clearly demonstrates the growing problem of violence in educational institutions, which requires urgent resolution at the level of society and the state.

The reaction of parents and teachers indicates deep concern for the safety of children in schools, which may lead to renewed discussions regarding the implementation of measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.