Igor Kirillov
Igor Kirillov was a Russian general who gained notoriety in the context of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He was reportedly targeted in an assassination linked to Ukrainian special operations, reflecting the heightened tensions and violent incidents surrounding military leaders in the region. His death marked a significant event in the narrative of the war, illustrating the risks faced by high-ranking officials amidst accusations of espionage and sabotage that have escalated since the conflict intensified in 2022.
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Igor Kirillov was also mentioned in relation to the investigation into Telegram and terrorist activities.
La Russie enquête sur le fondateur de Telegram, Pavel Durov
France· 2026-02-24
Igor Kirillov was mentioned as a general who was killed in an explosion.
Пенсионера оштрафовали за дискредитацию армии из-за лайков на YouTube — РБК
Russia· 2026-02-10
Ígor Kiríllov was the head of the Russian radiological, chemical, and biological defense forces who was killed in December 2024.
Hospitalizado en Moscú un general de inteligencia militar ruso tras ser tiroteado | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-06
In December 2024, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was killed by a bomb hidden on an electric scooter outside his apartment building.
general Vladimir Alekseev shot in Moscow amid ceasefire talks
Australia· 2026-02-06
Igor Kirillov is a Russian general who was targeted for assassination outside a residential building in Moscow.
মস্কোতে রুশ জেনারেলকে পরপর কয়েকবার গুলি
Bangladesh· 2026-02-06
Igor Kirillov was a general who was killed in an explosion in Moscow in 2024.
Høytstående general til sykehus etter å ha blitt skutt i Moskva
Norway· 2026-02-06
Igor Kirillov was the Russian general who was killed in a terrorist attack.
Rossiyalik general o‘limida aybdor deb topilgan O‘zbekiston fuqarosi umrbod qamoq jazosiga hukm qilindi – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2026-01-21
Igor Kirillov was the head of the Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense Forces of the Russian Armed Forces and was killed in a bomb attack.
Fanil Sarvarov y otras figuras clave de Rusia víctimas de atentados con bomba durante la guerra en Ucrania | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-12-24
General Igor Kirillov was killed in a similar explosion in Moscow almost exactly a year prior.
Brutalno likvidirana 3 Putinova generala za godinu dana, svi ubijeni po istom scenariju
Serbia· 2025-12-23
Kirillov was previously killed in an explosion, indicating ongoing violence against Russian military leaders.
Jutarnji list - Cijeli pregovarački proces je pod apsolutnom kontrolom Putina, a Trumpov nesposobnjaković je novi junak Moskve
Croatia· 2025-12-23
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, who was chief of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops, is killed outside a Moscow apartment building.
Car bomb kills general in MoscowAustralia· 2025-12-22
Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov was killed by a bomb hidden on an electric scooter.
Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say
Canada· 2025-12-22
Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov was lost in a similar bombing earlier this year.
Russian Lt General Fanil Sarvarov killed in Moscow car bombing attack
United States· 2025-12-22
Igor Kirillov, the head of the nuclear, biological, and chemical protection forces of the Russian Army, died in a previous bombing incident.
General russo morre em atentado a bomba contra carro em Moscou; vídeo
Brazil· 2025-12-22
General Igor Kirillov, commander of the Russian Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Defense Forces, was killed in a bombing incident.
Tướng Nga thiệt mạng trong vụ đánh bom xe ở Moskva
Vietnam· 2025-12-22Igor Kirillov was a general responsible for chemical weapons who was killed in an explosion outside his apartment.
Toppgeneral dödad i bilexplosion i Moskva
Sweden· 2025-12-22
Igor Kirillov, a high-ranking official in nuclear/chemical forces, became a target in the ongoing conflict.
Ritorsione asimmetrica di Kiev, bomba nascosta nell'auto uccide il generale russo Fanil Sarvarov
Italy· 2025-12-22
Last December, Kyiv claimed responsibility for the assassination of Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, the head of the military’s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces.
Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, say investigators | Russia
United Kingdom· 2025-12-22
Gen Igor Kirillov died in December 2024 when a device hidden in a scooter was detonated remotely.
Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials sayUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-22Igor Kirillov, a general in charge of the Russian military’s nuclear and chemical weapons protection forces, died after an explosive device planted in a scooter was detonated.
Russian general killed in car bombing in Moscow, officials sayUnited States· 2025-12-22
Kirillov was killed by a bomb placed near his apartment in Moscow.
Những vụ ám sát 'ăn miếng trả miếng' giữa Nga và UkraineVietnam· 2025-12-14
General Igor Kirillov was killed by explosives hidden in an electric scooter.
Jutarnji list - Čini se da su ruski špijuni spriječili ubojitu operaciju Kijeva. Bio je maskiran u staricu, FSB objavio kompletan videoCroatia· 2025-09-19
General Igor Kirillov was killed by explosives hidden in an electric scooter.
Jutarnji list - Čini se da su ruski špijuni spriječili ubojitu operaciju Kijeva. Bio je maskiran u staricu, FSB objavio kompletan videoCroatia· 2025-09-19Igor Kirillov was targeted in a series of assassinations on Russian soil connected to the war.
Ukrainian politician Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv
New Zealand· 2025-08-31
Igor Kirillov was a Russian general killed by an explosion from an electric scooter in Moscow.
Ukraine kills Russian agents blamed for assassinationAustralia· 2025-07-13Gen Igor Kirillov was killed in December 2024, reportedly by the SBU.
Russia's agents killed after intelligence officer shot dead, says UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-13
Gen Igor Kirillov was a high-ranking Russian general reportedly killed by Ukrainian security services.
Ukrainian intelligence officer shot dead in broad daylight in KyivUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-10Igor Kirillov was wanted by Kyiv for alleged chemical weapons use.
Ukrainian intelligence officer shot dead in Kyiv in apparent assassinationUnited States· 2025-07-10General Igor Kirillov was killed in December 2024, reportedly by a targeted strike.
Deputy Russian Navy chief killed in strike near Ukraine borderUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-03
Igor Kirillov was killed on Dec. 17, 2024, when a bomb hidden on an electric scooter exploded.
Suspect in killing of Russian general pleads guilty and claims he was paid by Ukraine, Russia saysCanada· 2025-04-27