Russian general charged over Kyiv TV tower strike that killed five
Archive photo: Russian general suspected of attacking Kyiv TV tower (t me UA_National_Police)
Prosecutors have notified a Russian Major General of suspicion who, according to the investigation, ordered a missile strike on the Kyiv TV tower at the beginning of Russia's war against Ukraine, according to the Office of the Prosecutor General.
Kh-101 missile attack
According to investigators, on March 1, 2022, acting on the suspect’s order, a missile strike on Kyiv was carried out using Kh-101 cruise missiles. As a result of the attack, five civilians were killed, and six others were injured.
The strike damaged the TV tower, residential buildings, the Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, as well as other civilian infrastructure facilities.
Other suspects in the case
Earlier, within the framework of this criminal proceeding, two other Russian generals were notified of suspicion — the commander of Russia’s long-range aviation of the Air Force and the commander of the 121st Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment. They were involved in preparing and carrying out the attack.
Involvement in other strikes
According to Ukrainian intelligence, the suspect is also involved in organizing missile attacks by Russia’s strategic aviation against Ukrainian cities, which caused significant destruction of civilian infrastructure and the deaths of civilians.
These include strikes with Kh-22, Kh-32, Kh-101/102, and Kh-555 cruise missiles targeting Ukraine’s energy and civilian facilities.
Earlier today, the Office of the Prosecutor General also notified the commander and chief of staff of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet of suspicion. Investigators believe they were involved in organizing a missile strike on Lviv on July 6, 2023.
