Russian authorities have detained a suspect in the assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the army’s chemical weapons division, who was killed in a bomb attack in Moscow. The suspect, a 1995-born Uzbek national, claimed recruitment by Ukrainian special forces. The Ukrainian SBU intelligence agency has confirmed its involvement in the operation, linking it to ongoing tensions and accusations over chemical weapon use. This assassination marks a significant escalation in the conflict, prompting discussions about security among Russian military leadership.