Russian Intelligence General Shot in Moscow
A senior figure in Russia’s military intelligence has been seriously wounded after a shooting in Moscow, adding to a growing list of targeted attacks against high-ranking security officials since the start of the war in Ukraine. The victim, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency, was shot several times inside a residential building on Volokolamsk Highway, in the north-west of the Russian capital. He was rushed to hospital, but authorities have not disclosed details about his condition. Russia’s Investigative Committee confirmed that a criminal case for attempted murder has been opened. According to officials, the attacker escaped the scene, prompting an extensive investigation that includes reviewing CCTV footage and questioning witnesses. Residents in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots early in the morning. Vladimir Alexeyev is a prominent figure within Russia’s security establishment. During the […]