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Ukraine Claims Responsibility for Moscow Bombing of Russian General Igor Kirillov, Head of Nuclear Protection Forces

Dec 17, 2024, 08:51 AM

Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a bomb explosion in Moscow that resulted in the death of senior Russian general Igor Kirillov, who was in charge of the country's nuclear protection forces. Security sources in Kyiv confirmed that the attack targeted Kirillov, highlighting Ukraine's ongoing military actions against Russian officials amid the ongoing conflict. The incident marks a significant escalation in hostilities and reflects Ukraine's strategic focus on high-profile military targets within Russia.