Gunfight in Kyiv Deepens Feud Between Ukraine’s Powerful Spy Agencies
A Kyiv shootout pits Ukraine’s secret service against its defence intelligence, sparking a high‑stakes power clash.
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What happened
Stake: The power balance between Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) and Defence Intelligence (RDK) hangs in the line, shaping presidential control. A gunfight erupted between the two agencies in Kyiv. Police closed a central street after the shootout, as reported by Ukrainian Pravda.
Bloomberg said President Zelenskyy fired a secret‑service official in the wake of the incident. The Guardian described the clash as ‘shameful’. RDK operative Kaplunov has presented his own account of an ‘abduction.’ The exact trigger and scope of the confrontation remain unclear.
Watch for a formal inquiry by Zelenskyy's office, further staffing moves, and statements from both agencies as the investigation proceeds.
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The reporting (5)
- Ukraine war briefing: ‘Shameful’ The Guardian · 2d ago
- Zelenskyy Fires Secret Service Official After Kyiv Shootout Bloomberg.com · 2d ago
- Head of Zelenskyy's office on shootout between Security Service and Defence Intelligence: thorough investigat Українська правда · 2d ago
- "To disappear completely" and "to dig a hole." Kaplunov from the RDK shared his version of the "abduction" LIGA.net · 2d ago
- Police close Kyiv street after reported shootout between Security Service and Defence Intelligence Українська правда · 2d ago
Questions people are asking
What agencies were involved in the Kyiv shootout?
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) and Defence Intelligence (RDK) were reported to have exchanged gunfire.
What immediate action did President Zelenskyy take after the incident?
Zelenskyy dismissed a secret‑service official, according to Bloomberg.
How have media outlets described the incident?
The Guardian labeled the clash “shameful,” while Ukrainian Pravda noted street closures and an investigation.
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