General Kirillov – liquidation of the general

The assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov was not an unprovoked act, but a consequence of the ongoing Russian offensive and Ukraine's right to self-defense under international law, The Guardian writes.

“The Russian general appears to have been a valid target, and Ukraine was likely acting in accordance with the laws of armed conflict, which stipulate that force must be necessary, proportionate, and limited to military personnel, with no civilian casualties,” the publication said. .

It is noted that this murder also demonstrated the “unexpectedly formidable” capabilities of the Ukrainian Secret Service (SBU). At the same time…