Ukrainian intel agencies in Kyiv firefight: What happened and why?
Summary
A fight broke out between two top Ukrainian intelligence agencies in Kyiv, injuring at least three officers. The clash happened after one agency detained a commander linked to the other, raising concerns about internal conflicts within Ukraine’s security forces during the war with Russia.Key Facts
- The shootout occurred between Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) and the State Security Service (SBU).
- The incident took place after the SBU arrested Stepan Kaplunov, deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), which is part of HUR.
- The SBU said its officers were stopping a possible terrorist act linked to Russia’s security service, the FSB.
- During the operation, a group connected to HUR attacked the SBU team with guns and blocked their movement with cars.
- Three HUR officers were wounded: one seriously, one in serious condition, and one slightly injured.
- Kaplunov is a Russian who moved to Ukraine, fighting against Russia since 2022, but Moscow considers him a terrorist.
- President Zelenskyy condemned the shootout, called for investigations, and emphasized that only fighting Russian occupiers is allowed.
- Zelenskyy dismissed a senior SBU official after the incident and ordered accountability within the agencies.
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