SBU and GUR clash in Kyiv shootout

In Kyiv, there were reports of a shootout between SBU personnel and the military intelligence of the Dnipropetrovsk district in the morning of September 2.

Consensus

A shootout occurred between SBU and GUR personnel in Kyiv on the night of September 1 to 2.
The incident took place in the Dnipro district of Kyiv, near the street of Yuriy Shumsky.
Three GUR operatives were wounded in the confrontation.
The conflict followed the alleged detention of Stepán Kaplunov, deputy commander for combat operations of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDC).
Kaplunov was reportedly detained by SBU officers at his home on August 23.
The RDC publicly reported Kaplunov's disappearance on September 1.
SBU conducted a search at Kaplunov’s apartment on the night of September 1.
The search was part of an investigation into a planned terrorist act allegedly by the FSB.
Kaplunov was released without measures of restraint on the same day.
No official confirmation was provided by Ukrainian authorities regarding any fatalities.

Points of divergence

One GUR employee was killed in the shootout, according to Ukrainian media. — vesti
The conflict began after SBU attempted to detain military personnel during a search operation. — tg_bazabazon
Witnesses reported multiple gunshots, injured individuals, and bloodstains on the ground. — tg_bbcrussian
SBU claimed that unknown individuals blocked their path with vehicles before being attacked. — tg_istories_media
SBU claimed they prevented a terrorist attack by the FSB against a Russian opposition leader visiting Ukraine for Independence Day, though no evidence of such a visit was found. — tg_theinsider
The incident was reported by a local Telegram channel. — tg_rian_ru

Coverage (17 sources)

Special service against special service. How SBU and GUR staged a shootout in Kyiv and what stands behind it — The Bell
Video footage of a shootout between SBU and GUR personnel in Kyiv has been released — Вести
Shooting between GUR and SBU staff occurred in a residential district of Kyiv. Residents heard the shooting and cries near... — Baza
Shooting occurred in Kyiv between GUR and SBU staff. What is known Witnesses living nearby told... — BBC News Русская служба
In Kyiv, SBU and GUR staff opened fire on each other over RDK and FSB. What can be understood from this story now? — Важные истории
In Kyiv, reports of a shootout between SBU personnel and military intelligence in the Dnipropetrovsk district of Kyiv in the morning of September 2... — Радио Свобода
Shooting occurred in Kyiv between SBU and GUR personnel. RDK reported the kidnapping of one of its commanders — The Insider
SBU and GUR staff opened fire in Kyiv, local Telegram channel reports. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
A shootout occurred in Kyiv between the SBU and representatives of 'one of the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine' — Настоящее Время
In Kyiv, there was a shootout between SBU personnel and military intelligence — Радио Свобода
In Kyiv a shootout occurred, there may be injured and detained persons, witness footage says. Lawyer of deputy commander of RDK Stepan Kaplunov... — Varlamov News
In Kyiv there was a shootout, reported Ukrainian publication "Insider". Participants could be employees of the SBU and GUR of Ukraine... — ТАСС (Telegram)
A shootout occurred in Kyiv between SBU and GUR personnel — Вести
Shooting occurred between SBU and GUR staff in Kyiv — Вечерняя Москва
SBU and GUR staff opened fire in Kyiv, local Telegram channel reports. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Shooting between GUR and SBU staff occurred in a residential district of Kyiv. — Baza
Shooting between SBU and GUR occurred in Kyiv — preliminarily, officers were clarifying relations due to the disappearance of deputy commander of RDK... — Mash

SBU and GUR clash in Kyiv shootout

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