Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has claimed responsibility for the assassination of an intelligence officer, stating that the perpetrators were two individuals—identified as a man and a woman—who were killed during a confrontation with Ukrainian forces. The SBU confirmed that the suspects were linked to the operation, which resulted in the deaths of the two individuals. The incident is part of an ongoing series of targeted attacks attributed to Russian-backed operatives in the region.
The SBU emphasized that the killings were a direct response to the assassination of the intelligence officer, which they believe was orchestrated by Russian intelligence. The security service has not yet provided further details on the identities of the victims or the broader implications of the attack. This incident highlights the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides continuing to engage in covert operations against each other.