In brief
The high-ranking Russian general, known for overseeing military nuclear and chemical weapons protection, was killed in a blast captured on video. Ukrainian officials took responsibility for the attack.
A video clip, verified by The New York Times, depicts the moment of the assassination of General Igor Kirillov, a prominent Russian military figure overseeing nuclear and chemical weapons protection forces. The footage was shared by a representative of Ukraine’s security service with various news outlets.The clip records a snowy Moscow street where, just after 6 a.m., General Kirillov, identified by Russian authorities, steps forward alongside an aide. As they exit a building, a sudden and bright flash indicates the explosion's force. The New York Times confirmed this video was taken from a short-term rental vehicle, correlating with the time and place of the incident.The S.B.U., Ukraine's security service, claimed responsibility for the attack that led to Kirillov's death, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Kirillov’s role made him a high-profile target, and his assassination illustrates the intensified military operations between Ukraine and Russia.
