Ukraine: The Latest 8,000 Russian armoured vehicles destroyed & Moscow scooter bomb kills nuclear general
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Dec 17, 2024 Hamish De Bretton-Gordon, a former British Army Tank Commander and chemical weapons expert, discusses the shocking assassination of Russian general Igor Kirilov, responsible for nuclear and chemical warfare. He analyzes the implications for the Russian military, which has reportedly lost 8,000 armored vehicles. The conversation also dives into the inspiring resilience of Kharkiv's residents, highlighting a charity's transformation of a metro station into a school for children coping with war. The discourse reflects on the challenges of education amidst conflict and the aspirations of Ukrainian youth.
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Moscow Scooter Bombing
- Lt. Gen. Igor Kirilov, head of Russia's nuclear and chemical weapons, was killed in a scooter bomb attack in Moscow.
- Ukraine's Security Service claimed responsibility, calling him a war criminal.
Kirilov's Role and Significance
- Kirilov was instrumental in Russia's chemical warfare strategy, drawing from experiences in Syria and the Salisbury Novichok attack.
- His assassination is a significant blow to Putin, especially after Russia's recent setbacks in Syria.
Tensions on the Estonian Border
- James Rothwell visited Narva, Estonia, a Russian-speaking town on the border with Russia.
- He observed heightened tensions, including provocations like a Russian blimp with a 'Z' painted on it.