Newscast Ukraine Scooter Bomb Kills Russian General
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Dec 17, 2024 James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine correspondent, offers firsthand insight into the assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov and its implications for the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Chris Steele, former MI6 Russia Desk head, discusses the strategic significance of targeted killings and the ethical dilemmas posed by chemical warfare allegations. Dame Rachel de Souza emphasizes the urgent need for better child welfare oversight, advocating for new legislation to protect at-risk children. The conversation blends military strategy with pressing social issues.
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Russian General Assassinated
- Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, in charge of Russia's biological, nuclear, and chemical weapons, was assassinated in Moscow.
- A remotely detonated explosive device hidden in an electric scooter killed him and his assistant.
Kirillov's Significance and Syrian Angle
- Kirillov's significance lies in his overseeing weapons prohibited by international law.
- The assassination's timing, shortly after the Syrian regime's fall, may suggest a Syrian intelligence connection.
Ukraine's Assassination History
- Ukraine has a history of assassinations in occupied territories and Russia.
- These assassinations grab headlines, but their impact on Russia's overall invasion remains questionable.
