Shootout in Kyiv between Ukrainian spy services ‘disgraceful’, says Zelenskyy
Summary
A shootout occurred in central Kyiv between two Ukrainian security groups, the SBU and military intelligence (HUR), resulting in several injured. President Zelenskyy called the incident disgraceful, ordered investigations, and fired an SBU official after the clash.Key Facts
- The shootout happened on Wednesday morning between the SBU (domestic security) and HUR (military intelligence) in Kyiv.
- Three HUR officers were hurt during the shooting.
- The conflict started when the SBU arrested a Russian man fighting for Ukraine under HUR supervision.
- Both security agencies said they were investigating a Russian-backed terrorism plot and exchanged fire during an operation.
- The Russian man arrested claimed he was pressured to appear in a video denying forced recruitment. He has since been released.
- President Zelenskyy fired the head of the SBU’s department for protecting state secrets after the incident.
- Zelenskyy said shootings in Ukraine are allowed only against Russian occupiers in defense of the country.
- The incident adds to tensions in Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks and internal political challenges.
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