A Russian general, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, head of the country's nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, was killed in a bomb attack in Moscow. Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) asserted responsibility for the attack, characterizing Kirillov as a 'war criminal' and claiming he directed the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops.
A senior Russia n general, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, responsible for the military’s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, was killed in a bomb attack outside his Moscow apartment building on Tuesday. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was a legitimate target due to his alleged direction of chemical weapon use against Ukrainian troops.
Kirillov was a prominent figure in Russia's accusations against Ukraine of employing chemical and biological weapons. He frequently held briefings alleging Ukraine's use of toxic agents and plans for radioactive attacks, claims refuted by Ukraine and its Western allies. The SBU official, speaking anonymously, described Kirillov as a 'war criminal'. The bomb, detonated remotely, caused significant damage to the building, shattering windows and scorching brickwork.
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