Ukrainian SBU Assassinated Russian General Kirilov

Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Forces, was killed in Moscow by a bomb hidden in an electric scooter, an act attributed to Ukraine's SBU intelligence service. This assassination marks one of the most significant strikes by Ukraine inside Russia, especially against a senior military official accused of war crimes, including the alleged use of chemical weapons. Video footage of the incident shows Kirillov and his aide exiting a building just before the explosion occurred, which damaged nearby property and left them dead. Kirillov had been under international sanctions for his role in the conflict and was viewed by Ukraine as a legitimate target due to his alleged war crimes. Following the attack, Russian authorities have opened a criminal case, while security measures for high-ranking officials are expected to be reassessed. The incident is likely to escalate tensions between Moscow and Kyiv, with potential repercussions for Ukraine's security.