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Ukraine says it assassinated Russian lieutenant colonel deep inside Russia

A video posted by the agency appears to show the Russian officer standing with other military personnel on a parking lot, then one of the vehicles exploding after they drive off. Photos: screengrabs from Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate’s YouTube video
A video posted by the agency appears to show the Russian officer standing with other military personnel on a parking lot, then one of the vehicles exploding after they drive off. Photos: screengrabs from Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate’s YouTube video

The officer reportedly led a Russian special-forces unit.