Ukraine Claims Responsibility for General's Assassination

Russian authorities have arrested a suspect linked to the assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's nuclear, biological, and chemical defense forces, who was killed by a bomb hidden in an electric scooter outside his home in Moscow. The suspect, an Uzbek national, reportedly confessed to receiving the explosive device from the Ukrainian security service (SBU) and detailed the surveillance operation that facilitated the attack. Kirillov's assassination, which occurred just a day after he was charged in absentia with war crimes by Ukraine, has been confirmed by Ukrainian sources, raising concerns about the effectiveness of Russian security measures. This incident marks a significant escalation in Ukraine's targeted operations against Russian military officials, with Kirillov being the highest-ranking military figure killed in the conflict to date. Security experts highlight the sophistication of the operation, suggesting extensive surveillance and planning were involved. As a result, this assassination may prompt a reevaluation of security protocols for Russian military leaders.