Shootout in Kyiv Involves Ukrainian Intelligence Agencies, Three Wounded
A shootout occurred between Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) and the State Security Service (SBU) in central Kyiv, resulting in at least three injuries. President Zelenskyy condemned the incident, calling it “disgraceful” and indicative of deep-seated internal conflict.
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A shootout in central Kyiv on Wednesday morning between officers from Ukraine's domestic security service (SBU) and military intelligence directorate (HUR) injured three HUR officers and was described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "disgraceful." The clash reportedly stemmed from the SBU's arrest of a Russian national fighting for Ukraine, leading to an investigation initiated by both the SBU and HUR. In related incidents, at least five people died from Russian strikes across Ukraine that same night, amidst calls from Zelenskyy for increased security measures due to rising tensions.
A shootout between Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) and the State Security Service (SBU) has left at least three security officials wounded, highlighting significant internal conflict within Kyiv's security establishment. The incident occurred after the SBU took into custody Stepan Kaplunov, a deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), which is affiliated with HUR, leading to accusations and allegations of a "kidnapping" by HUR. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the event, asserting that only defensive actions against Russian aggressors are acceptable, and announced disciplinary measures, including the dismissal of Oleg Khramov, head of the SBU’s Department for the Protection of State Secrets.