Budanov had previously told local media that his wife lived with him in his office, which could suggest he was the intended target for the poisoning.
Earlier this year, it was reported that Budanov had survived 10 assassination attempts by the Russian state security service.
Marianna Budanova, the wife of Ukraine's intelligence chief, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, has been diagnosed with heavy metals poisoning.
Several other personnel from the military intelligence agency (GUR) have also been diagnosed with the same poisoning.
The exact nature of the heavy metals causing the poisoning has not been disclosed.
Marianna Budanova, the wife of Ukraine's intelligence chief, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, has been diagnosed with heavy metals poisoning and is currently undergoing treatment in a hospital. The exact nature of the heavy metals causing the poisoning has not been disclosed. The Ukrainian intelligence agency's spokesman, Andrii Yusov, confirmed her condition but did not provide more details about the alleged poisoning. It is unclear whether the poisoning was intended for Budanov or if Russia was suspected to be behind it.
Budanov had previously told local media that his wife lived with him in his office, which could suggest he was the intended target for the poisoning. Earlier this year, it was reported that Budanov had survived 10 assassination attempts by the Russian state security service. The Russian government, which has been suspected of poisoning opponents in the past, has not commented on the allegations.
Several other personnel from the military intelligence agency (GUR) have also been diagnosed with the same poisoning. The source of the poisoning remains unclear. The 'Babel' outlet first reported the development, stating that Mrs Budanova is now completing a course of treatment and will be monitored by doctors. The type of heavy metal used in the poisoning has not been disclosed, but it was stated that the substances are not used in everyday life or military operations.
The 'Babel' outlet first reported the development, stating that Mrs Budanova is now completing a course of treatment and will be monitored by doctors.
The type of heavy metal used in the poisoning has not been disclosed, but it was stated that the substances are not used in everyday life or military operations.
The agency's spokesman, Andrii Yusov, confirmed her condition but did not provide more details about the alleged poisoning, nor did he say if it was believed to have been intended for Budanov or whether Russia was thought to be behind it.
Budanov had previously told local media that his wife lived with him in his office, which could suggest he was the intended target for the poisoning.