The assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most trusted generals, has shocked the entire country. After Kirillov’s death in the bomb blast in Moscow, Russia retaliated with heavy attacks against Ukraine.
Russia launched a massive attack
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Russia launched a massive offensive against Ukraine in the last 24 hours, killing more than 540 Ukrainian soldiers. Additionally, several American and Polish armored vehicles were also destroyed.
- Zapad (West) Army: 440 Ukrainian soldiers killed.
- Tsentr (Centre) Army: Killed 350 soldiers.
- Russian forces have established control over the Trudov and Stary Terny areas of the Donetsk region.
Description of Kirillov’s murder
Kirillov was killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter parked outside his Moscow apartment on Tuesday.
- Suspicion on Ukrainian intelligence agencies: Russian agencies claim that this attack was carried out by Ukrainian intelligence agencies.
- Background of the attacker: It is being told that the attacker is a resident of Uzbekistan, to whom Ukraine had promised 1 lakh dollars for this work and security to live in Europe.
Russia’s revenge and next strategy
After Kirillov’s assassination, Russia took strong action considering it a direct attack on its reputation.
- Russia has condemned this incident in Moscow globally.
- This kind of murder in Moscow has shocked the whole world.
- Russia is linking this to a strategy like Mossad, in which the enemy is targeted secretly.
Tension increased in Russia-Ukraine war
Kirillov’s assassination has brought the Russia-Ukraine war to a new turning point.
- Russia has hinted at a major attack against Ukraine.
- This action by Ukrainian intelligence agencies could make the war more violent and chaotic.
Russia’s warning
Russia has made it clear that Kirillov’s murder will be avenged. This incident could further worsen the already tense atmosphere of the war. Russia’s aggressive actions and the fear of future major attacks have also alerted the international community.