The Security Service of Ukraine said in a statement that a Russian assassination team was detained that planned to kill Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov and senior officials in the Ukrainian army. A reward of 100 to 150 thousand US dollars was promised for each person planned to be killed, the statement read.
According to reports, the team entered Ukraine through Belarus, and they were carrying Russian passports.
Severe storms and tornadoes have devastated central and southern US states since Friday, killing at least 42 people and injuring dozens. The storms triggered tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms, causing widespread destruction.
Missouri recorded the highest toll with 13 deaths, including a man killed while sleeping. Mississippi saw six fatalities, leaving over 200 people homeless. Tornadoes in Alabama, Arkansas, and North Carolina claimed multiple lives, including two children. Wildfires in Oklahoma destroyed over 400 homes, causing four deaths. High winds in Kansas and Texas led to deadly dust storms, including an eight-person pileup crash. Authorities warn of ongoing fire risks in the region.
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