Ukraine Claims to Have Killed Russian FSB Agents Near Kyiv

Ukraine's SBU claims to have killed two Russian FSB agents near Kyiv in an operation to arrest them for the assassination of a Ukrainian colonel, Ivan Voronych. The agents were suspected of being responsible for Voronych's death, which occurred on Thursday. The FSB is Russia's security service.

Ukraine's Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has reported the elimination of two Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) agents in an operation conducted to arrest them for the assassination of SBU Colonel Ivan Voronych. The incident occurred on July 13 in Kyiv Oblast, according to an official statement from the SBU.

The SBU alleged that the FSB agents, a man and a woman, were responsible for the killing of Voronych on July 10. The assassination was reportedly carried out as part of a premeditated plot to establish Voronych's daily routine and locate a secret stash of weapons. After the killing, the suspects attempted to flee but were tracked down and eliminated during a subsequent SBU operation [1].

The operation was led by SBU head Lieutenant General Vasyl Maliuk, who emphasized the agency's commitment to preventing similar attacks in the future. The SBU claimed to have thwarted 85% of such attempted attacks within Ukrainian territory [1].

This incident highlights the ongoing tension between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides accusing each other of various security breaches and acts of aggression. The elimination of the FSB agents is seen as a significant blow to Russia's intelligence operations within Ukraine.

The search for the killers was led by Maliuk in collaboration with Ukraine's National Police [1]. The SBU's swift response and successful operation underscore the agency's capability in countering security threats and maintaining internal stability.

This development is likely to have implications for international relations and geopolitical dynamics, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The SBU's actions may serve as a deterrent to future attempts by Russian intelligence agencies to infiltrate and destabilize Ukraine.

References:
[1] https://kyivindependent.com/sbu-liquidated-russian-agents-who-killed-sbu-officer-in-kyiv-days-ago/
[2] https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/ukraine/2025/07/13/id/1218570/
[3] https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2025-07-13/ukraine-says-suspected-russian-fsb-assassins-killed-in-kyiv-region