Assassination

Zelenskyy’s Security: Counterintelligence, Assassination Attempts, and the Ongoing War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the murder of MP Andrii Parubii was a carefully planned crime. Law enforcement, including the Minister of Internal Affairs, Prosecutor General, and the Security Service of Ukraine, are actively investigating the circumstances. President Zelenskyy has instructed authorities to swiftly provide verified information to the public. The murder occurred in Lviv on August 30th, where an unknown assailant fatally shot Parubii, leading to a special police operation to apprehend the suspect.

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Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy Murdered in Lviv: Motives and Reactions

Former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy was assassinated in Lviv on Saturday, prompting a search for the shooter. Authorities reported that the attacker fired multiple shots, killing Parubiy, before fleeing the scene. The 54-year-old was a prominent figure in Ukrainian politics, having served as parliamentary speaker and played a key role in the Euromaidan protests. While investigations are underway, officials have not yet indicated any connection between the murder and Russia’s ongoing war.

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Ukraine Wing of US-Founded Terrorist Group Claims Responsibility for Kyiv Killing

A far-right terrorist organization, the Base, with suspected Russian ties, has claimed responsibility for the assassination of a Ukrainian intelligence officer in Kyiv. The group, which has been offering money for attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, made the claim via a Telegram channel. Ukrainian authorities have stated that they killed the two suspects who were instructed by Russian special services to carry out the assassination. The Base’s activities in Ukraine have escalated recently, with the group now endorsing or commissioning treasonous murders and threatening further attacks.

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Ukraine Claims Killing of Russian Agents in Kyiv Assassination Plot

In a recent operation, Ukrainian intelligence agents killed members of a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) cell. The SBU stated the operation targeted the FSB agents believed responsible for the killing of Colonel Ivan Voronych in Kyiv last week. The agents resisted arrest, leading to their elimination, according to the SBU. The alleged assassins were tracked down after the killing, following instructions from a handler to surveil and track their target, and were provided with a pistol. This incident occurred amid reports of ongoing attacks, with Ukraine’s air force downing a number of Russian drones and reporting civilian casualties from attacks in other regions.

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Ukraine Kills FSB Agents Tied to SSU Colonel Murder

In a recent operation, the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) eliminated a Russian agent-combat group responsible for the assassination of SSU Colonel Ivan Voronych in Kyiv. The operation, led by SSU Chief Vasyl Maliuk, followed an investigation that identified a man and woman as the perpetrators, acting under the direction of the FSB. The agents, who had been tracking the officer and received a weapon cache, were located in Kyiv Oblast after the murder. On July 13th, during the special operation to apprehend them, the agents resisted, resulting in an exchange of fire and their subsequent elimination.

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Ukraine: Russia’s Agents Reportedly Killed After Intelligence Officer’s Death

Following the assassination of Ukrainian intelligence officer Col. Ivan Voronych in Kyiv, Ukraine reported the deaths of two agents working for Russia’s FSB. These agents were tracked and “liquidated” after they resisted arrest on Sunday morning, according to the head of Ukraine’s SBU. The agents were reportedly involved in tracking Voronych’s movements before the attack. The SBU, which handles internal security and counter-intelligence, is also believed to be responsible for other high-profile attacks and assassinations inside Russia.

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Ukrainian Special Ops Chief Assassination: Russia’s Hit Squad “Eliminated” Aftermath

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has announced the capture of a Russian FSB agent-combat group. This group is believed to be responsible for the recent murder of SBU officer Colonel Ivan Voronych. The group had been deployed to Ukraine prior to the killing and was apprehended following an investigation. The SBU is continuing its work to secure the nation.

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Ukrainian Intelligence Officer Assassinated in Kyiv: Reactions and Speculation

A Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer was fatally shot in Kyiv on Thursday morning in what is being investigated as an assassination. Authorities launched an investigation and manhunt for the perpetrator. The SBU has not released the identity of the officer. CCTV footage, which CNN cannot independently verify, purportedly shows the attack with a masked individual approaching the officer before firing, and the victim collapsing. The SBU is Ukraine’s main security service and was responsible for the recent drone attack against Russian airfields.

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Trump’s Absence at Funeral Reflects More Than Indifference

The funeral of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, victims of a politically motivated assassination, was attended by former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, but not the current president. While Trump issued a statement condemning the killings, he simultaneously displayed indifference and callousness by playing golf with Republican leaders and attacking Democrats on social media. Furthermore, Trump implied Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was somehow responsible, adding weight to misinformation and attempting to politicize the tragedy. Rather than offer a unifying response, Trump’s actions underscored his tendency to treat political violence with a partisan slant, in contrast to what a responsible leader would do.

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Israel’s Targeted Killing of Top Iranian Commander Sparks Regional Tensions

Israel has publicly declared the assassination of a top Iranian commander overseeing proxy militias. This bold move has sent shockwaves through the region and sparked intense debate about its potential consequences. The scale of the operation, and Israel’s open acknowledgment of it, is striking, showcasing a level of confidence and perhaps even a degree of defiance.

The operation’s success is being viewed by some as a strategic masterclass, a culmination of years of planning and intelligence gathering. The assertion is that this strike is not an isolated event but rather a carefully orchestrated piece in a larger campaign designed to systematically dismantle Iran’s network of proxy groups.… Continue reading