Senior officer targeted in Moscow
A top Russian general involved in intelligence gathering related to the war in Ukraine was shot in Moscow on Friday, Russian authorities said. The incident marks the latest high-profile attack on a senior military leader inside Russia.
The general was identified as Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, described as a deputy head in Russia’s military structure with responsibilities connected to intelligence work. Officials did not immediately release detailed information on his condition, the circumstances leading up to the shooting, or whether any suspects had been detained.
Pattern of attacks on military figures
Authorities indicated the attack bore the hallmark of several earlier assassination attempts that have targeted senior military officers in the Russian capital since the start of the war in Ukraine. Such incidents have heightened security concerns around prominent officials and military installations.
Investigators were reported to be examining the scene and gathering evidence, including witness accounts and surveillance footage, as part of an ongoing inquiry.
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