


Ukrainian Security Service Claims Responsibility for Assassination of Russian General
Ukraine's SBU confirms the assassination of Lt. General Igor Kirillov in Moscow, asserting he was a legitimate target due to war crimes.
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Overview
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has publicly claimed responsibility for the assassination of Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who was killed in a bombing in Moscow. Kirillov, head of the military’s nuclear, biological, and chemical protection forces, was described by SBU officials as a war criminal for allegedly ordering chemical attacks against Ukrainian forces. This event underscores the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with accusations of Ukraine conducting high-profile targeted attacks against Russian military officials amidst the war. Russia has condemned the act, labeling it terrorism and threatening repercussions.
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