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Coverage dated December 16, 2024

Ukraine assassinates top Russian chemical weapons chief

Headline from Voice of America

A top Russian general accused of authorizing the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops was assassinated in Moscow Tuesday by Ukraine's Security service. It’s the most high-profile killing of its kind. Russia says it is investigating the death as a case of terrorism and vowed revenge.

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  1. Voice of America

    Ukraine assassinates top Russian chemical weapons chief (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    A top Russian general accused of authorizing the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops was assassinated in Moscow Tuesday by Ukraine's Security service. It’s the most high-profile killing of its kind. Russia says it is investigating the death as a case of terrorism and vowed revenge.

  2. The American Conservative

    Ukraine Assassinates Prominent Russian General (opens The American Conservative)

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    State of the Union: Igor Kirillov was the head of radiation, chemical, and biological defense troops.

  3. Townhall

    Ukraine Assassinates Russian General in Moscow (opens Townhall)

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  4. Townhall

    Ukraine Strikes Inside Russia in High-Profile Assassination (opens Townhall)

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  5. Hot Air

    Ukraine Assassinated a Russian General in Moscow (opens Hot Air)

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  6. Hot Air

    Ukraine Assassinates 'Top Russian General' (opens Hot Air)

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