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Ukraine Strikes Back: Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
Table of Contents
- Ukraine Strikes Back: Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
- CIA Bolsters ukrainian Intelligence Agencies in Fight Against Russia
- CIA Focused on Russia’s GRU, Overlooked Ukraine’s SBU Before 2014
- Ukraine’s Spy Chief Remains Popular Despite Rumors of ouster
- Intelligence Community Raises Concerns Over Agent Deaths in Media-Driven Operations
- Ukraine Strikes Back: A Look at Moscow Assassination and the CIA’s Role
A bombing that killed a Russian general less than 5 miles from Red Square serves as a stark reminder that despite battlefield gains,Kyiv can strike back at the heart of Moscow.
The death of lieutenant General Igor Kirillov is the latest in a string of assassinations targeting Russian military officials, propagandists, and other pro-kremlin figures, orchestrated by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) or its military intelligence agency, GUR.
Just days before the bombing that killed Kirillov and his aide, Mikhail Shcatsky, a weapons expert was shot dead in a wooded area near Moscow. This assassination, like Tuesday’s bombing, was also attributed to the SBU.
The influential pro-war Russian Telegram channel Rybar reacted to Kirillov’s death, stating: “The assassination highlights that regardless of the successes we achieve on the battlefield, regardless of the euphoria and talk of seizing the initiative, the enemy is capable of striking at the heart of our country.”
CIA Bolsters ukrainian Intelligence Agencies in Fight Against Russia
U.S. intelligence has poured millions into strengthening Ukraine’s spy agencies, bolstering their capabilities in the face of ongoing Russian aggression.
Since 2015, the CIA has invested tens of millions of dollars in transforming Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) and Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), according to current and former U.S. and Ukrainian officials.This support intensified following Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the subsequent outbreak of war in eastern Ukraine.
The assistance has focused on enhancing the agencies’ ability to gather intelligence, conduct covert operations, and counter Russian disinformation campaigns.
“Ukraine has always had the potential to deliver a painful blow,” one official said, highlighting the effectiveness of the enhanced intelligence apparatus.
The CIA’s involvement underscores the United States’ commitment to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and security in the face of Russian aggression.
CIA Focused on Russia’s GRU, Overlooked Ukraine’s SBU Before 2014
Despite Ties to KGB, Security Service of Ukraine seen as Less Agile Than Military Intelligence
For years leading up to the 2014 Ukrainian revolution, the CIA prioritized cultivating relationships within Russia’s GRU, the country’s military intelligence agency, over Ukraine’s own Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
The SBU, with roots tracing back to the Soviet Union’s feared KGB, was widely believed to be infiltrated by Russian spies and agents until the pro-Moscow ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych was ousted by protesters in Kyiv.
While the CIA invested heavily in transforming the SBU, much of its focus was directed towards the GRU, whose agents and leaders were perceived as younger and more adaptable. The SBU suffered a series of setbacks in 2018, including a botched operation that involved faking the assassination attempt on russian journalist Arkady Babchenko in Kyiv. The agency claimed the staged shooting was a ploy to thwart a Kremlin-orchestrated plot against Babchenko.
“We calculated that the GRU was a smaller, more nimble institution where we could exert greater influence,” a former U.S. intelligence official who worked in Ukraine told The Post last year. “The GRU was our little baby.”
American intelligence officials believed the GRU posed a more immediate and notable threat to U.S. interests, particularly in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.The agency’s aggressive tactics and willingness to operate in the shadows made it a prime target for American counterintelligence efforts.
Ukraine’s Spy Chief Remains Popular Despite Rumors of ouster
Kyiv, Ukraine – Despite recent rumors of a potential ousting, Kirilo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR), remains one of the most trusted figures in the country. A recent public opinion poll by the Kyiv-based Center for Social Monitoring ranked Budanov as the second most trusted individual in Ukraine, trailing only Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the former top general who now serves as Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom. President Volodymyr zelenskyy came in third.
Speculation about Budanov’s future arose last month amidst reports of growing tension between the HUR chief and Andriy Yermak, the influential head of the president’s office. Sources suggested Yermak was unhappy with Budanov’s high media profile. Though, Budanov dismissed these reports as disinformation.
The rumors followed comments by Ivan Supac, a former Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer, who claimed in an interview with Ukrainian radio station NV that there were “certain disagreements” between Budanov and Yermak. Supac also stated that the CIA was not involved in targeted killings carried out by either the SBU or the HUR, emphasizing that the agency’s focus was on improving intelligence gathering.
Despite the speculation, Budanov’s popularity remains high, reflecting the public’s confidence in his leadership during a time of war.
Intelligence Community Raises Concerns Over Agent Deaths in Media-Driven Operations
Washington, D.C. – Growing unease within the intelligence community has surfaced regarding the number of agent fatalities during what some are calling “poorly planned, media-driven operations.” The concerns center around missions orchestrated by the agency, with insiders expressing worry over the prioritization of public perception over agent safety.
While specific details remain classified, sources indicate that these operations frequently enough involve high-profile targets and are heavily reliant on media coverage to achieve their objectives. Critics argue that this approach puts agents in unnecessary danger, sacrificing their well-being for the sake of a favorable public image.”The focus seems to have shifted from achieving strategic goals to generating headlines,” one anonymous intelligence official stated. ”We’re losing good people because of a misguided emphasis on optics.”
The intelligence community is currently engaged in internal discussions to address these concerns and establish stricter protocols for future operations.
This story is developing. Stay tuned for further updates.
Ukraine Strikes Back: A Look at Moscow Assassination and the CIA’s Role
NewsDirectory3.com | July 27, 2023
In a brazen attack that sent shockwaves through Moscow, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, a prominent figure in russia’s military, was killed in a bombing just miles from Red Square. This incident, attributed to Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), highlights kyiv’s growing ability to strike at the heart of Russia despite battlefield setbacks.
Shifting Tides in the Information War
Kirillov’s death, along with the recent assassination of a prominent Russian weapons expert, underscores the potency of Ukraine’s intelligence apparatus. This success,experts suggest,is directly linked to significant support from the CIA.
According to multiple sources, the CIA has invested tens of millions of dollars as 2015 in bolstering Ukraine’s SBU and Main intelligence Directorate (GRU), enhancing thier capacities in intelligence gathering, covert operations, and counter-disinformation campaigns.
“Ukraine has always possessed the potential to inflict a painful blow,” stated a US official, highlighting the efficacy of the CIA’s concerted efforts. This development marks a significant shift from the pre-2014 era, when the CIA focused primarily on cultivating relationships within Russia’s GRU, potentially overlooking the potential of Ukraine’s SBU.
A History of Intelligence: From KGB Roots to modern Warfare
Born from the Soviet KGB’s legacy, the SBU faced criticism for its sluggishness and bureaucracy compared to its Russian counterpart. However, the conflict with Russia and subsequent US support seem to have catalyzed a transformation. The SBU’s newfound agility and lethal precision in recent strikes, including the Kirillov assassination and the targeting of pro-Kremlin figures, present a formidable challenge to Moscow’s command structure.
A Risky Escalation?
The bombing in Moscow intensifies the already dangerous game of shadow war between Ukraine and Russia. While the kremlin likely views thes attacks as acts of terrorism,Kyiv frames them as legitimate responses to the ongoing invasion.
This escalating clandestine conflict raises important questions about the future of the war and the potential for further, potentially devastating, repercussions. NewsDirectory3 will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide in-depth analysis as it develops.
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“CIA Bolsters Ukrainian Intelligence Agencies in Fight Against Russia” – NewsDirectory3.com
* “CIA Focused on Russia’s GRU, Overlooked Ukraine’s SBU Before 2014” – NewsDirectory3.com
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