r/InternationalNews • u/speakhyroglyphically • 9d ago

Ukraine/Russia Russia says General assassinated on Kiev's orders

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u/speakhyroglyphically 9d ago

Dec 18, 2024 - Russian authorities have detained an Uzbek man in the killing of Lt. Gen Igor Kirillov in a bombing in Moscow. Russia says the suspect said Ukraine’s intelligence offered him $100,000 to carry out the assassination. Russia is calling the assassination a terrorist act.

Russian sources say Igor Kirillov spent years investigating incidents involving chemical and biological weapons

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u/CloudMafia9 9d ago

Hardly surprising since Ukraine took responsibility.

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u/TipperGore-69 9d ago

Wait can it be terrorism if it was against Russia? I thought the United States owned that word and got to dole it out.

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u/HomoPragensis 9d ago

terrorism
/ˈtɛrərɪz(ə)m/
noun

  1. the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

Let's break this down.

Was it unlawful? No, a member of the armed forces, esp. one directly involved in the war, is a legitimate target, even off-duty.

Did they target civilians? No, this was very targeted, using small explosives, killing only the target and their assistant.

Did they pursue political aims? If you consider putting pressure on the government to end the war? Maybe.

Was it terrorism? No, it is not.

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u/KahnaKuhl 9d ago

When you put on a military uniform and join a war, it shouldn't be surprising that people want to play soldiers with you.

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u/NovaKaizr 8d ago

Welp, when you invade another country all your soldiers and officers become legitimate military targets. The attacker even detonated the bomb manually to make sure he got the right guy