Stepan Kaplunov
Stepan Kaplunov is a notable figure within the Ukrainian military, specifically serving as the deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps. He gained significant media attention following his alleged abduction by members of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) under suspicious circumstances, which led to a dramatic confrontation involving gunfire between the SBU and military personnel from the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) in Kyiv. The incident raised serious questions about internal conflicts within Ukraine's security agencies amidst the ongoing war.
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Stepan Kaplunov is a soldier of the Russian Volunteer Corps and the deputy commander of the RDK combat operations.
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