By Gwurld4026 
High-Profile Assassination: General In Putin’s Army Targeted in Moscow
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops, was killed in an explosion outside his Moscow apartment on December 17, 2024.
The blast, attributed to a bomb hidden in an electric scooter, also claimed the life of his assistant.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it was part of their strategy to target individuals they consider war criminals.
Kirillov had been accused by Ukraine of orchestrating chemical attacks against Ukrainian forces.
In response, Russian officials have threatened retaliation, labeling the attack as an act of terrorism. The incident has heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, underscoring the ongoing conflict and the risks faced by military leaders on both sides.
This event marks a significant escalation in the conflict, highlighting the lengths to which both nations are willing to go in their efforts against each other.
