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Russia: Top Military Intelligence General Shot in Moscow

Russia: Top Military Intelligence General Shot in Moscow

Summary

A senior officer in Russia's military intelligence agency, GRU, was shot in Moscow. Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev was injured and taken to the hospital, while the shooter has not been caught.

Key Facts

  • Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev is with Russia's GRU.
  • Alekseyev was shot outside a residential building in Moscow.
  • He was taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
  • The shooter has not been identified yet and is still at large.
  • Alekseyev is the deputy head of the GRU.
  • He was involved in negotiations with the Wagner Group during their rebellion in 2023.
  • The motive for the shooting is not known yet.
  • There have been previous assassination attempts on Russian military officials during the war in Ukraine.
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