Moscow Accuses NATO Of Supporting Ukraine’s Assassination Of Russian General

The assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, Russia’s top chemical and biological defense official, has sparked accusations from Moscow that Ukraine’s Western allies are complicit in acts of terrorism. The general was killed in a scooter bombing on Tuesday in Moscow, an attack Ukraine has claimed responsibility for.

Russia’s Investigative Committee confirmed that Kirillov and an aide died after a bomb, concealed in a scooter, was remotely detonated as they exited a residential building. The blast, described as calculated and precise, was captured on video and released by Ukrainian officials.

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) called the general a “legitimate target” for his role in overseeing the use of chemical weapons. They allege his orders led to thousands of incidents involving banned agents such as CS gas. “Retribution for war crimes is inevitable,” a Ukrainian official stated.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev denounced the assassination, labeling it an act of desperation by Kyiv. “This terrorist attack shows the agony of a collapsing regime,” Medvedev said, warning of severe consequences for those involved.

Russia has reported that a 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the killing of Kirillov.

Maria Zakharova, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, accused Western nations of enabling Ukraine’s actions by remaining silent. She called the lack of condemnation “approval of terrorism” and warned that Russia would respond accordingly.

The bombing marks a significant escalation in Ukraine’s operations, highlighting its capacity to strike at high-level targets within Russia. Moscow has suggested that NATO intelligence may have assisted in planning the attack, raising the stakes in the ongoing conflict.

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