The pro-Russian mayor of Kharkiv, Ukraine is apparently known for routinely riding his bicycle both for fitness and transportation.

Gennady (alternatively Hennadiy) Kernes was shot in the back yesterday by unknown assailants as he was biking. Some sources claim the mayor of Kharkiv was shot by pro-Russian forces either as a black flag operation to encourage more Russian intervention, or because Kernes has softened his pro-Russian positions in recent weeks.