Russian serviceman hospitalized after a shooting, authorities say
Summary
A Russian serviceman was shot and hospitalized in Engels, Russia, in what authorities say was an attempt on his life. This attack is one among several recent violent incidents targeting Russian military personnel linked to the war in Ukraine, with some blamed on Ukraine by Moscow.Key Facts
- The serviceman was attacked in Engels, a city in Russia’s Saratov region.
- Bullets and casings were found at the attack scene.
- A criminal investigation was opened for attempted murder and illegal arms use.
- Engels is near a base for Russia’s strategic nuclear bombers, which have faced drone attacks recently.
- Other recent attacks in Russia include bombings targeting military and defense factory figures.
- Russian authorities have not publicly identified suspected attackers in these incidents.
- Ukraine’s security service has claimed responsibility for some attacks inside Russia.
- Earlier, Ukrainian forces killed a Russian general in Moscow with a bomb hidden on a scooter.
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