Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev was the victim of an assassination attempt that took place on Friday morning in one of the apartment buildings in Moscow. According to the information of the Russian authorities, an unknown perpetrator fired several shots at him and then fled the scene. The lieutenant general was immediately taken to the hospital, where he is currently hospitalized. Details about his health have not yet been released.
The Russian Investigative Committee has already opened criminal proceedings in connection with this attack. “We are investigating the attempted murder of Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, which took place in northwest Moscow,” said committee spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenkova. At the same time, she confirmed that the investigators are working intensively to identify and catch the perpetrator.
Attack on a senior officer
The incident comes as Russia is still dealing with the aftermath of multiple attacks on its top military officials. Since the start of the war in Ukraine in February 2022, several prominent Russian officers have been killed or wounded. Some of these attacks were attributed to Ukrainian forces, which in some cases openly claimed responsibility for them.
However, it is not yet clear whether this particular attack is related to the conflict in Ukraine, or whether it is an act with a different motive. Russian authorities have not yet released any information about possible suspects or whether there is evidence of foreign involvement.
Tension in the background
The assassination attempt on Lt. Gen. Alexeyev could further increase tensions in Russian society, which is already facing the consequences of war and growing uncertainty. At the same time, this incident points to the vulnerability of even the highest representatives of the Russian armed forces, which can have an impact on morale in military circles.
The investigation of the case continues and the Russian authorities promise to do everything to arrest the perpetrator as soon as possible. More details are expected to be released in the coming days.
