**Ukrainian Affiliate of US-Founded Extremist Group Claims Responsibility for SBU Colonel’s Assassination**
In a shocking turn of events, the Ukrainian branch of the American right-wing extremist organization the Base has taken credit for the killing of Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Colonel Ivan Voronych in Kyiv. According to reports, Voronych was shot multiple times and died at the scene on July 10.
The local affiliate, known as White Phoenix, released a statement praising their “comrades” for the successful assassination. Sources within the counter-terrorism field have deemed the group’s claim credible, according to The Guardian. However, the Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims.
**Russia Suspected of Involvement**
Investigations suggest that the alleged Russian killers, a man and a woman, had been ordered by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) to surveil Voronych’s movements. They were later directed to a weapons cache containing a firearm with a silencer. The SBU has reportedly killed the pair involved in the murder.
**The Base: A Terrorist Organization**
Founded in 2018 by former Pentagon contractor Rinaldo Nazzaro, the Base promotes white supremacist and neo-Nazi ideology. It has been designated a terrorist organization by the US, UK, and Australia. The group’s Ukrainian branch is believed to offer financial incentives for attacks on individuals and critical infrastructure.
**Suspicions of Russian Collaboration**
Nazzaro has lived in Russia since 2019 and has consistently denied allegations of collaborating with Russian intelligence. However, Western officials and media still suspect connections between the Base and Russian intelligence agencies.
The assassination of SBU Colonel Voronych is a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The involvement of the Base, a US-founded extremist group, adds a complex layer to this already volatile situation.
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