Russian general who was wanted by Ukraine for using chemical munitions was killed by a remotely detonated bomb in Moscow on Tuesday, Russian authorities said.

A Russian general who was wanted by Ukraine for using chemical munitions was killed by a remotely detonated bomb in Moscow on Tuesday, Russian authorities said. This incident occurred when Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, who headed Russia’s radiological, biological and chemical protections forces, was killed by an explosive device planted in an electric scooter. The general was a key figure in Russia’s military operations and his death is seen as a significant development.

Ukraine’s security services were behind the assassination, a source told CNN, calling Kirillov a war criminal and an absolutely legitimate target. This assessment was made due to his alleged involvement in the use of banned chemical substances in the war on Ukraine. The fact that Kirillov was killed by a bomb planted in an electric scooter suggests a high level of planning and coordination by those responsible for the assassination.

This incident comes a day after Ukrainian prosecutors charged the general in absentia with the use of banned chemical substances in the war on Ukraine. The charges against Kirillov were serious and reflected the gravity of his alleged actions. The assassination of Kirillov is seen as a significant blow to Russia’s military operations and a major development in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The Russian authorities have confirmed the general’s death, but have not commented on the circumstances surrounding the incident.