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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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
Major General Ali Shademani, commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya construction arm, was assassinated alongside numerous other senior IRGC officers on June 17, 2025. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted the operation, targeting a secret mountain compound near Tehran. The IDF’s precision strike eliminated the officers while they were gathered at the undisclosed location. This targeted killing is believed to be a significant blow to Iran’s military capabilities and leadership.
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President Trump rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, fearing it would escalate the already volatile conflict between Israel and Iran. The White House deemed the Israeli proposal too risky, potentially destabilizing the region. Despite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s claim that Israel will “do what we need to do,” his spokesperson later dismissed reports of the assassination plan as “fake.” Meanwhile, President Trump issued warnings to Iran while simultaneously predicting a swift resolution to the conflict between Israel and Iran.
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