Ukrainian Bomb Kills Head of Russia's Nuclear Defense Forces in Moscow

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 copyright: 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


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