He was seen as an unwavering patriot in Russia who exposed Western “crimes” and fought for the truth.
The blast was carried out by Ukraine’s SBU security service, according to sources, who also mentioned a special operation against a “war criminal” and a legal target.
According to Russian officials, Kirillov and an aide were killed by explosives concealed in an electric scooter that exploded as he was leaving his residence on Ryazansky Prospekt in south-eastern Moscow.
The UK Foreign Office branded him a “significant mouthpiece for Kremlin disinformation” after he became well-known for giving bizarre briefings at the Russian Defense Ministry.
Prior to becoming the head of Russia’s Timoshenko Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Academy, Kirillov was much more than just a spokesperson.
