The spokesperson for the Russian investigative committee announced on Tuesday that the killing of Igor Kirillov and his assistant has been classified as a terrorist act. The spokesperson also stated that the assassination has been categorized as murder.
Furthermore, it was mentioned in a video statement that the committee is looking into the illegal trafficking of weapons and ammunition in connection to the killing. According to the initial investigation, an explosive device was planted in a scooter parked at the crime scene, resulting in the deaths of both victims.
The spokesperson emphasized that an investigative task force is currently on-site, working to determine the circumstances of the crimes and identify the individuals involved in their commission.
