A Russian general who was shot several times in Moscow on Friday has regained consciousness after successfully undergoing surgery, according to reports in Russian media. Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev, who is Russia's deputy head of military intelligence, was rushed to hospital in serious condition after the attack in the north-western outskirts of the capital. Two suspects have reportedly been arrested and will soon be taken in for questioning. Russian officials have blamed Kyiv for the shooting, but Ukraine's foreign minister denied involvement. Doctors said on Saturday it can be 'cautiously stated that the threat to [Alexeyev's] life has passed,' as reported by Russia's state news agency Tass. The highly decorated general was ambushed on the landing inside his apartment block, where a gunman inflicted three bullet wounds. He was reportedly hit in the chest or abdomen before the attacker and an accomplice fled the scene. Alexeyev, 64, is a key figure in Russia’s military operations, having previously negotiated with Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group. This incident marks another attack on high-ranking military officials in Moscow since the onset of the Ukraine conflict.
Moscow General Regains Consciousness After Assassination Attempt
Moscow General Regains Consciousness After Assassination Attempt
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russian military intelligence, is recovering after being shot multiple times in a targeted attack in Moscow. Two suspects have been arrested amid accusations that Ukraine was behind the assault.
After undergoing surgery for multiple gunshot wounds, Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev has regained consciousness. The Russian military official was attacked at his apartment building, prompting swift police action resulting in the arrest of two suspects. Officials have pointed fingers at Ukraine for the incident, although Kyiv denies involvement. Alexeyev had been in a medically induced coma but is now reportedly stable, with doctors claiming the threat to his life has passed.
