Russia-Ukraine war updates: General Igor Kirillov killed in Moscow blast
Al JazeeraDEC 2024
Ukrainian Bomb Kills Head of Russia's Nuclear Defense Forces in Moscow
Above: Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Defence Ministry's radiological, biological and chemical protection unit, speaks at a briefing on June 22, 2018. Image credit: AFPTV/AFP/Contributor via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
This Russian official was a war criminal who directed numerous chemical weapons attacks against Ukraine. As such, his targeting is completely legitimate.
Pro-Russia narrative
The killing of Kirillov and his aide is an act of terror that's being looked into by the Russian Investigative Committee. A manhunt for the perpetrator is underway and all those responsible will be held accountable.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 50% chance there will be a bilateral cease-fire or peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine by Nov. 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
