Russian general shot in Moscow, assailant flees scene

2026-02-06 - 09:15

A high-ranking Russian general was shot in Moscow on Friday by an unidentified individual who then fled the scene, the country's Investigative Committee announced. Spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko stated that several shots were fired at Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev at a residential building in the northwestern part of the capital. Criminal Case Opened Petrenko confirmed that a criminal case has been initiated on charges of attempted murder and illegal trafficking of firearms. The incident adds to a series of attacks targeting Russian officials and military figures since the onset of the war in Ukraine. Context of Recent Attacks While the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, it occurs amid heightened tensions and periodic acts of violence within Russia. No group or individual has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.