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Moscow shocked: Uzbek assassin kills general on Ukraine's orders!
Russia has arrested a 29-year-old Uzbek man suspected of murdering General Igor Kirillov in Moscow on Ukraine's instructions.
Moscow shocked: Uzbek assassin kills general on Ukraine's orders!
Shock in Russia: General Igor Kirillov was murdered – suspect arrested!
In a dramatic turnaround, Russia has arrested a suspect linked to the fatal attack on top general Igor Kirillov and his aide Ilya Polikarpov in Moscow. Investigative authorities have targeted a 29-year-old man from Uzbekistan who allegedly acted on the instructions of Ukrainian special forces.
The attack occurred on Tuesday morning when a bomb hidden in an e-scooter detonated, killing the two men in front of a residential building. Kirillov, who led Russia's nuclear, biological and chemical defense forces since 2017, was 54 years old.
Ukrainian secret services in focus
An insider from the Ukrainian security service SBU confirmed to Al Jazeera that the agency was behind the attack. However, Ukraine has not yet officially responded to the incidents. On Monday, the SBU had already initiated criminal proceedings against Kirillov, accusing him of using banned chemical weapons. Russia, on the other hand, vehemently denies having used chemical weapons in the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The assassination of Kirillov marks an unprecedented moment: he is the highest-ranking Russian military official to die in a Ukrainian attack inside Russia. This act could force Russian authorities to rethink security protocols for the military's top brass and potentially take drastic measures.
A murder with far-reaching consequences
The circumstances of the attack are horrifying and shine a bright light on the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The suspect, who says he was recruited by Ukrainian forces, is at the center of an increasingly intense international conflict. Kirillov's death could not only affect Russia's military strategy, but also further inflame geopolitical tensions.
The world is watching with anticipation as developments unfold in this explosive situation. What will happen next? The answer could influence the fate of many.