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Marianna Budanova, the wife of Ukraine's Military Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov, was poisoned, a representative of the military intelligence agency (HUR), not allowed to go public at this time, told the Kyiv Independent on Nov. 28.
09:23 AM - Nov 28, 2023
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HUR spokesperson Andrii Yusov publicly confirmed the report in a comment for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty later that day.

Budanova was poisoned by heavy metals and is currently undergoing treatment, Yusov said.
09:23 AM - Nov 28, 2023
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The Ukrainian media outlet Babel reported earlier today, citing undisclosed military intelligence sources, that Budanova had been hospitalized due to heavy metal poisoning.

The military intelligence representative confirmed Babel's report in a comment for the Kyiv Independent.
09:25 AM - Nov 28, 2023
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Budanova had reportedly been hospitalized after a prolonged deterioration of her health, Babel wrote.

"The course of treatment is now being completed, and then there will be a check-up by the doctors," Babel's source said.
09:26 AM - Nov 28, 2023
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"These substances are not used in any way in everyday life and military affairs. Their presence may indicate a purposeful attempt to poison a specific person."
09:27 AM - Nov 28, 2023
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Ukrainska Pravda later reported, citing security service sources, that Budanova "is doing better now as she has undergone the first stage of treatment."
09:28 AM - Nov 28, 2023
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Joan Telfer Faux
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Thank you for sharing. So terrifying. No end in sight to this conflict…
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