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Shooting Between Ukrainian Secret Services in Kyiv Prompted Investigation

President Zelensky condemned a shootout between Ukrainian intelligence agencies in Kyiv and ordered an investigation.

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A shootout occurred on Wednesday, September 3, 2026, in the center of Kyiv between the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Military Intelligence Directorate (HUR). [1] President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a shootout between Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) and the State Security Service (SBU) in Kyiv as a disgraceful incident. [2] The armed confrontation broke out between HUR and SBU agents over the detention of Stepan Kaplunov, the deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps. [3] President Volodymyr Zelensky described the incident as 'absolutely shameful' and announced a thorough investigation into the circumstances. [4] The HUR agents opened fire believing Kaplunov had been kidnapped, resulting in three HUR agents being wounded. [5] The SBU was conducting an investigation into a potential plot against Stepan Kaplunov, a leader of the Russian Volunteer Corps, when the incident took place. [6] HUR personnel and Kaplunov's lawyers have accused SBU officers of illegally detaining him without a warrant. [7] Three officers were reported to have been injured during the shootout in the streets of Kyiv. [8]
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  1. A shootout occurred on Wednesday, September 3, 2026, in the center of Kyiv between the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Military Intelligence Directorate (HUR). · AD.nlNetherlands
  2. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a shootout between Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) and the State Security Service (SBU) in Kyiv as a disgraceful incident. · The Independent
  3. The armed confrontation broke out between HUR and SBU agents over the detention of Stepan Kaplunov, the deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps. · The Independent
  4. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the incident as 'absolutely shameful' and announced a thorough investigation into the circumstances. · AD.nlNetherlands
  5. The HUR agents opened fire believing Kaplunov had been kidnapped, resulting in three HUR agents being wounded. · AD.nlNetherlands
  6. The SBU was conducting an investigation into a potential plot against Stepan Kaplunov, a leader of the Russian Volunteer Corps, when the incident took place. · AD.nlNetherlands
  7. HUR personnel and Kaplunov's lawyers have accused SBU officers of illegally detaining him without a warrant. · The Independent
  8. Three officers were reported to have been injured during the shootout in the streets of Kyiv. · The Independent
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