Igor Kirilov
Igor Kirilov was a high-ranking Russian general involved in military operations during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He gained notoriety for his alleged role in employing chemical weapons against Ukrainian forces. His tenure was marked by increasing scrutiny and controversy, particularly due to his leadership position within the Russian military amid the protracted war that began in 2014. Kirilov was killed in December 2022 in an incident involving a bomb hidden in an electric scooter, which was attributed to Ukrainian intelligence operatives.
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Lithuania:
Lieutenant General Igor Kirilov was killed by a bomb hidden in a motorcycle, an attack acknowledged by Ukraine.
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Slovenia:
Igor Kirilov, the head of Russian forces for radiological, chemical, and biological defense, was killed in an electric scooter explosion in Moscow in December 2024.
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Brazil:
Igor Kirilov was the head of the Russian army's radiological, chemical, and biological defense forces and was killed in an attack.
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Georgia:
Igor Kirilov was killed in an explosion, marking a significant incident in the context of attacks on Russian military leaders.
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Greece:
Igor Kirilov was responsible for Russian Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection forces and was killed in an explosion in Moscow.
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Georgia:
General Igor Kirilov died in December 2024 when a device hidden in a scooter exploded.
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Peru:
Igor Kirilov, the chief of radiological, chemical, and biological defense of Russia, was another high-ranking official killed in similar attacks.
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Slovenia:
Igor Kirilov is a high-ranking Russian general allegedly murdered by the SBU.
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Thailand:
Igor Kirilov was a high-ranking Russian official who was previously reported to be assassinated by Ukrainian security forces.
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Croatia:
Igor Kirilov was the head of Russian nuclear, biological, and chemical defense forces who was killed in a car explosion.
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