Ukraine's Military Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov and his wife Marianna attend a memorial ceremony.(Reuters: Viacheslav Ratynskyi)
RFE: Officials Confirm Wife Of Ukrainian Military Intelligence Chief Budanov, Others Poisoned
KYIV -- Ukrainian officials have confirmed reports that Marianna Budanova, the wife of the chief of the country's military intelligence service, had been poisoned with "heavy metals" and is in hospital for treatment, in what appears to represent the most serious targeting of a family member of Ukraine's leadership since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Andriy Yusov, an official at the GUR military intelligence agency, confirmed earlier media reports on November 28 that Budanova, the wife of Kyrylo Budanov, had fallen ill and is under treatment for poisoning.
"Marianna Budanova was indeed poisoned by heavy metals. She is now undergoing a course of treatment, which is already coming to an end," Yusov told RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service.
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WNU editor: My gut tells me that he was the primary target, not his staff and wife.
Wife Of Ukrainian Military Intelligence Chief Budanov ‘Poisoned’ By Heavy Metals
Ukraine spy chief’s wife undergoes treatment for suspected poisoning with heavy metals -- AP
Ukraine spy chief's wife Marianna Budanova ill in suspected poisoning -- BBC
Ukraine says wife of spymaster Budanov was poisoned -- Reuters
Ukrainian military spy chief’s wife ‘poisoned’ -- The Telegraph
Wife of Ukraine's military intelligence head hospitalised after suspected poisoning -- ABC News Australia
'Poison assassination attempt on Ukrainian military chief's wife leaves her seriously ill in hospital' -- Daily Mail