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Ukraine intelligence officer killed by car bomb in Kiev
Source: BBC
1 hour ago
A Ukrainian military intelligence officer was killed by a bomb under his car while he was driving through the country's capital, Kiev, officials say.
The victim has been named as Col Maxim Shapoval. His car was destroyed and two passers-by were slightly injured.
Officials said the incident was a "terrorist act".
No motive has been suggested but analysts say it may be connected to the Russian-backed insurgency in eastern Ukraine.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-40420339
