On the evening of July 19, an attempt was made on former People's Deputy, professor and linguist Iryna Farion on Masaryka Street in Lviv near the house where she lived. Keeler fired one shot and quickly fled. As a result of the attempt, Farion received a gunshot wound to the head and, despite the efforts of doctors, died in the hospital at 11:20 p.m.
This event shook the country, leaving many questions unanswered. Here are the possible versions of the reasons for the murder and the context that may help to understand why it happened.
Versions
On the night of July 19-20, the police considered several versions of the reasons for the murder of Iryna Farion. The main ones are related to her public and political activities, as well as personal dislike for her. The Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko noted during the night briefing that other versions may appear, and the investigation is ongoing.
Public and political activity
Iryna Farion was a famous linguist and an active political figure. She advocated for the protection of the Ukrainian language and culture for many years, often making harsh statements against everything Soviet and Russian in Ukraine. Her activities have repeatedly caused public discussions and protests.
Farion was also active in the Svoboda political party and took radical positions regarding the banning of the UOC (MP) activities in Ukraine. This could create many enemies among opponents of her political views.
Personal dislike
Farion also had her opponents among her colleagues, especially after the scandal related to her communist past, which she denied for a long time. After journalists found documents confirming her membership in the CPSU in 2013, her reputation suffered a serious blow. Although Farion later confirmed this fact, her relationship with many colleagues remained strained.
Recent events and scandals
Recently, the Security Service of Ukraine opened criminal proceedings against Iryna Farion because of her statements about the Russian-speaking soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It could also cause discontent among certain circles. In addition, Farion was involved in a scandal when she published personal data about a Ukrainian student from Crimea on her social networks, which led to his persecution by Russian special services.
Suspect
Local residents noticed a suspicious stranger near Farion's driveway a few weeks before the assassination attempt. He was dressed unnaturally warmly for the hot weather, which caused suspicion among the residents. Police have confirmed that this stranger is the main suspect in the case.
The murder of Irina Farion remains unsolved, but several versions and circumstances point to possible reasons. Her active public and political activity, radical views and personal conflicts could become the reason for this crime. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement officers continue to work to solve this high-profile murder.
