Zelensky fires deputy heads of Ukraine's SBU and HUR after shootout between agencies

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the dismissal of deputy heads of both the SBU security service and the HUR military intelligence following an exchange of fire between the agencies. Two suspects have been charged in the incident, one from each service, while all other circumstances are under investigation. Zelensky discussed the situation with Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, with assessments of the agency chiefs pending an official inquiry. Personnel decisions have already been made for both structures, with the deputy chiefs held responsible. Zelensky stated both agencies acted improperly and must bear accountability for the incident.


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