The article discusses the controversy surrounding Ukraine’s targeted assassinations of pro-Russian individuals, including those involved in the war effort and propaganda. The targets include:
* Kirillov, a Russian military colonel who was killed by a drone strike
* Oleksiy Kovalyov, a Ukrainian MP who joined the Russian occupation authorities and was shot dead
* Kirill Stremousov, a deputy head of Russia’s illegal occupation government in Kherson Oblast, who died in a car accident claimed to have been arranged by Ukrainian partisans
* Illia Kyva, a Ukrainian lawmaker who sided with Russia, who was killed in Moscow Oblast
* Russian propagandists Darya Dugina and Vladlen Tatarsky, who were killed in separate incidents
The article cites experts on international humanitarian law who argue that these individuals can be considered legitimate targets due to their involvement in the war effort. However, others express concerns that such operations could jeopardize Western support for Ukraine’s war effort.
Some key points from the article:
* Ukraine has carried out targeted assassinations against pro-Russian individuals involved in the war effort and propaganda
* The targets include military personnel, collaborators, and propagandists
* Experts argue that these individuals can be considered legitimate targets due to their involvement in the war effort
* However, others express concerns that such operations could jeopardize Western support for Ukraine’s war effort
* The controversy surrounding targeted assassinations may lead to a re-evaluation of international humanitarian law and its application in wartime