Arrest of Uzbek Suspect in General Kirillov's Assassination
The Russian Investigative Committee has arrested a 29-year-old Uzbek citizen in connection with the assassination of General Igor Kirillov, who was killed in a bomb attack in Moscow. The suspect, born in 1995, allegedly claimed to have been recruited by Ukrainian special services, promising him $100,000 and relocation to an EU country. The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) confirmed the arrest and released a video purportedly showing the suspect's confession, although the authenticity of the video remains unverified. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has accused Ukraine of terrorism following the attack, while President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences for the general's death.
Details of the Bombing and Background of General Kirillov
General Kirillov, 54, was killed by an explosive device, reportedly hidden in a scooter, as he left his residence in Moscow. The attack has been claimed by sources within the Ukrainian security services (SBU), who labeled it a
