An explosive device in Moscow resulted in the death of a Russian general and his assistant.
Igor Kirillov, a lieutenant general, and his assistant were reportedly killed in an explosion, according to Ukraine's Security Services.
Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Forces were previously led by Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, but his title has been updated to commander of Russia's chemical, biological and radiation defense forces.
On Tuesday in Moscow, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's chemical, biological, and radiation defense forces, and his assistant were killed in an explosion. This unfortunate event occurred just one day after Ukraine's Security Services charged him with a crime.
According to The Associated Press, an explosive device was placed in a scooter near a residential apartment block on Ryazansky Avenue and detonated remotely, as stated by Russia's Investigative Committee.
According to Tass, the bomb contained approximately 300 grams of TNT.
The SBU, Ukraine's Security Services, admitted responsibility for the Kirillov hit, as reported by Reuters. Planet Chronicle Digital has contacted the intelligence agency for confirmation.
"Svetlana Petrenko, a spokeswoman for the RIC, stated that investigators, forensic experts, and operational services are currently working at the scene. The focus of their efforts is to conduct investigative and search activities in order to determine all the details surrounding this crime."
Petrenko also said Russia is treating the explosion as a terrorist attack.
On Monday, Kirillov was accused by the SBU of using prohibited chemical weapons during the conflict with Ukraine. The AP reported that several nations had also imposed sanctions on him due to his involvement in the war.
Over 4,800 instances of chemical weapons have been documented by the SBU during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which commenced in February 2022.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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