Mystery Bombing: Top Russian General Killed in Moscow

On a Tuesday morning, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, a high-ranking Russian military officer, was killed by a bomb hidden on an electric scooter outside his apartment in Moscow. The explosion, which also took the life of his assistant, was caught on camera. Kirillov was known for his role in protecting the military from chemical and biological weapons. The bombing has drawn attention to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the use of chemical weapons, which both sides deny.

The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility for the attack, calling Kirillov a "war criminal. " Russian authorities have detained a suspect, accused of being recruited by Ukrainian special services. The suspect allegedly received promises of money and resettlement in exchange for the assassination. Despite ongoing investigations, many details remain unknown, such as how the suspect was recruited and the exact circumstances surrounding the bombing.

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