Deadly Strikes Pound Kyiv As Russia Claims Of Ukrainian Assassination Attempts

Russia’s Federal Security Service claimed Friday that it thwarted a Ukrainian plot to assassinate a senior Kremlin official during a visit to a cemetery near Moscow.

Ukraine’s Security Service dismissed the allegation as “nonsense,” saying Moscow was fabricating stories.

🚨 Russia claims to have thwarted a Ukrainian assassination plot against a top official. Tensions escalate as both sides continue targeting key figures. #Russia #Ukraine #SecurityNews 🚨https://t.co/8QQedqi49g

— Global Banking & Finance Review (@GBAFReview) November 14, 2025

The claim surfaced as Kyiv endured another night of deadly Russian missile and drone strikes that killed at least six people and injured dozens, including children and a pregnant woman. More than 15 buildings, including a medical facility, were damaged.

Since last night, our emergency services have been working at the sites of the Russian strikes. A wicked attack – as of now, we know of dozens of wounded, including children and a pregnant woman. Sadly, four people have been killed. My condolences to their families and loved… pic.twitter.com/eViqEyU8sX

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 14, 2025

Ukraine also conducted its own overnight attacks. The Security Service of Ukraine confirmed striking Novorossiysk, Russia’s second-largest oil export hub, damaging tankers, pipelines, and an air-defense site.

Local Russian officials reported at least four injuries and widespread structural damage; a state of emergency was declared.

I had a meeting with the Prime Minister of Ukraine. First and foremost, we focused on the situation with recovery efforts in the regions after the Russian strikes. Repair crews are working almost around the clock wherever needed, and the necessary resources have been deployed. We… pic.twitter.com/P8aelaIVxV

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 14, 2025

Both sides have intensified cross-border operations, including targeted assassinations.

Monitoring group ACLED reports 2025 has already seen more assassination attempts inside Russia than the previous three years combined.

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