Ukraine’s security services were behind the assassination of Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, a source with knowledge of the operation told Reuters. CNN .
“Kirillov was a war criminal and an absolutely legitimate target, as he gave orders to use banned chemical substances against Ukrainian soldiers,” the source reported to CNN .
“Such an inglorious end awaits all who kill Ukrainians. Retribution for war crimes is inevitable,” he added.
Bomb attack caused extensive damage to the apartment building where the explosion occurred.
Windows were broken and debris littered the ground near the building’s entrance. Nearby, two bodies were lying in the snow. A police cordon was placed around the building.
Frederik Pleitgen, from CNN who is at the site of the explosion, saw explosion marks at the entrance to the building. The door was also ripped from its frame and there is significant damage to the area surrounding the explosion site.
Understand the War between Russia and Ukraine
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and entered the territory from three fronts: through the Russian border, through Crimea and through Belarus, a country that is a strong ally of the Kremlin. Forces loyal to President Vladimir Putin made significant advances in the first few days, but the Ukrainians managed to maintain control of Kiev, even though the city was also attacked.
The invasion was criticized internationally and the Kremlin was the target of Western economic sanctions.
In October 2024, after thousands of deaths, the war in Ukraine entered what analysts describe as its most dangerous moment yet.
Tensions rose when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the use of an intermediate-range hypersonic missile during an attack on Ukrainian soil. The projectile carried conventional warheads, but is capable of carrying nuclear material.
The launch took place after Ukraine launched an offensive inside Russian territory using weapons manufactured by Western powers, such as the United States, the United Kingdom and France.
Western intelligence reports that Russia is using North Korean troops in the conflict in Ukraine. Moscow and Pyongyang neither deny nor confirm the report.
President Vladimir Putin, who replaced his defense minister in May, has said that Russian forces are advancing much more effectively — and that Russia will achieve all of its objectives in Ukraine, although he did not elaborate.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he believes Putin’s main goals are to occupy the entire Donbass region, encompassing the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and to expel Ukrainian troops from Russia’s Kursk region, which they have controlled parts of since August. .
This content was originally published in Ukrainian service is behind the assassination of Russian general, source tells CNN on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
Bruce Belcher is a seasoned author with over 5 years of experience in world news. He writes for online news websites and provides in-depth analysis on the world stock market. Bruce is known for his insightful perspectives and commitment to keeping the public informed.
