Uzbekistan Man Confesses to General's Assassination

An unidentified Uzbek man has confessed to planting and detonating a bomb that killed Russia's top General Igor Kurilov, according to Russia's investigative committee. The announcement was made on Wednesday, revealing that the suspect admitted to being on a mission for Ukraine's intelligence services in Moscow.

The confession was publicized through a video released by Baza News Outlet, known for its connections with Russian law enforcement. The circumstances surrounding the confession remain unclear, and the video's authenticity has not been independently verified.

General Igor Kurilov, head of Russia's nuclear, biological, and chemical protection troops, was assassinated outside his apartment building on Tuesday. The fatal attack involved a bomb concealed in an electric scooter, also taking the life of Kurilov's assistant.

Ukraine's SBU Intelligence Service claimed responsibility for the assassination, marking Kurilov as the highest-ranking Russian military officer killed by Ukraine on Russian soil. Ukraine has accused Kurilov of being involved in chemical weapons usage against their troops, a claim Moscow denies.

Maria Zakarova, spokesperson for Russia's foreign ministry, stated that Moscow plans to address the assassination at the United Nations Security Council on December 20. She asserted that all individuals involved will be found and punished, emphasizing that Moscow will not be intimidated.

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