Ukrainian military leader allegedly faked death to trigger Kremlin bounty
Ukraine's military leader allegedly faked his death to prompt a $500,000 Kremlin bounty, which Kyiv reportedly used to support its ongoing war efforts against Russia.
Overview
The accusation centers on Ukraine's military leader, described in the summary as having faked his death to manipulate a Kremlin bounty payout.
A bounty of $500,000 was allegedly offered by the Kremlin and used by Kyiv to support its war effort, according to the summary.
The summary asserts Kyiv used the funds to bolster military operations, though it does not provide specifics on how the money was allocated or tracked.
The claim's origin and verification are unclear in the provided context, with no cited official statements or independent confirmations within the summary.
If true, the incident would illustrate wartime information manipulation and incentives affecting military decisions amid ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
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Denis Kapustin, also known as 'White Rex,' is the leader of the right-wing Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), a group fighting against Vladimir Putin and alongside Ukrainian forces.
Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) faked Kapustin's death in a staged drone strike to deceive Russian intelligence, claim a $500,000 bounty placed on him, and use the funds to enhance HUR special forces' combat capabilities.
HUR created video footage showing Kapustin entering a minibus hit by two strike drones, which caught fire, convincing Russian services of his death.
HUR chief Kyrylo Budanov confirmed the successful special operation on January 1, after the fake death report on December 27, stating the bounty was collected.
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