A man has been arrested in connection with the assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia’s chemical, radiological, and biological weapons unit. The suspect, identified as Akhmad Kurbanov, was recruited by Ukrainian special services to carry out the attack. Kirillov was killed shortly after being charged by Ukrainian security services for the use of banned chemical weapons during the invasion of Ukraine. This incident is the latest in a series of high-profile assassinations in the region, with previous attacks targeting Russian military personnel and officials. Kirillov had also been sanctioned by Britain for his involvement in deploying chemical weapons on the battlefield. Russian authorities have denied the allegations against him and have praised his fearless work for the country. The killings come amidst escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with reports of casualties from North Korean troops involved in the conflict. The investigation into Kirillov’s assassination is ongoing.
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