Shootout Between Ukrainian Security and Military Units in Kyiv

A shootout occurred between Ukrainian security forces and military intelligence operatives in Kyiv on September 2, resulting in one death and two injuries. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the incident as 'absolutely shameful' and demanded accountability, leading to dismissals and investigations.

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A shootout occurred between employees of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) and the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense in Kyiv on September 2.
The incident took place in the Dnepropetrovsk district of Kyiv.
One employee of GUR was killed, and two others were injured.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky condemned the event as 'absolutely shameful' and called for accountability.
Zelensky ordered internal investigations within both agencies and dismissed the head of a SBU department.
The SBU claimed the operation was aimed at preventing an assassination attempt on a Russian opposition figure.
The GUR allegedly attempted to rescue a detained individual, reportedly a deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps.
The State Bureau of Investigations and the Office of the Prosecutor General are conducting investigations.
The incident sparked political controversy and speculation about power struggles within Ukraine's security apparatus.

Points of divergence

Ivanovskaya, Ukraine's language ombudsman, demanded explanations from SBU and GUR about using Russian language during the shootout and requested personal data of involved personnel. — vesti
Ivanovskaya threatened parents of Ukrainian schoolchildren with fines for using Russian in chats with teachers. — vesti
The conflict may lead to the resignation of Kirill Budanov, head of Zelensky's office, due to long-standing rivalry with SBU head Alexander Poklad. — vm
The conflict originated from a 2022 incident where Budanov accused SBU of killing Ukrainian negotiator Denis Kireev. — vm
The SBU operation was allegedly aimed at preventing a terrorist attack by the Russian FSB against a leader of a Russian opposition movement. — meduza
The SBU claimed its operatives were investigating a plot to assassinate a Russian opposition leader when they were attacked by armed personnel. — riamo
The SBU stated the event was a joint operation with GUR to prevent an assassination attempt on an unnamed individual. — vedomosti
Zelensky initially criticized intelligence leaders for failing to explain their actions publicly and later said they would receive evaluation based on the service investigation. — tg_bbcrussian
Kyiv was hit by a massive Russian artillery attack, resulting in three deaths and 19 injuries, with explosions lasting several hours. — tg_currenttime
The U.S. special envoys reported progress in peace negotiations after visits to Kyiv and Moscow, though Zelensky remains skeptical. — tg_currenttime
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Krawchenko resigned amid a corruption scandal, which he denies. — tg_currenttime
Candidates from the Russian 'Yabloko' party are being detained and removed from the State Duma elections for displaying 'extremist' symbols. — tg_currenttime

Coverage (19 sources)

Ivanovskaya checks why security forces spoke Russian during a shootout in Kyiv — Вести
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Shooting between SBU and GUR – sign of destructive processes in Ukraine — Вести
In the State Duma, it was announced that the process of armed civil strife in Ukraine has begun — Вести
SBU vs GUR. What is known about the confrontation between Ukrainian intelligence services that led to a shootout in Kyiv — BBC News Русская служба
Miroshnik suggested how the confrontation between SBU and GUR may be resolved — Вести
A shootout occurred in Kyiv between GUR and SBU staff. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the incident "shameful... — Настоящее Время
A shootout occurred in Kyiv between GUR and SBU staff. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the incident "shameful... — Настоящее Время
Shooting between SBU and GUR called a consequence of Zelensky's intrigues — Вести
Shooting in Kyiv called an element of war by special services — Вести
Media: Clash between SBU and GUR in Kyiv may lead to Budanov's resignation* — Вечерняя Москва
Shooting between SBU and GUR may cost Budanov his post — Вести
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Military correspondent Kots called SBU and GUR "not to hold back" in the question of civil strife — Вести
«One can only shoot here at the occupiers». Zelensky called the exchange of fire between intelligence services in Kyiv «absolutely shameful» — Meduza
Zelenskyy called the shooting between SBU and GUR staff in Kyiv 'absolutely shameful' — Вечерняя Москва
Zelenskyy called a shootout between SBU and GUR in Kyiv "shameful" — Вести
Zelenskyy «raced» on law enforcement after a shootout in Kyiv — РИАМО
Head of Zelenskyy's office called for investigation of shooting between SBU and GUR in Kyiv — Ведомости

Shootout Between Ukrainian Security and Military Units in Kyiv

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