Assassination attempt targets Russian deputy defense minister in Moscow
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- Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vladimir Alekseyev survives assassination attempt in Moscow.
- Shooter remains at large as authorities launch full-scale investigation.
Russian Army General Vladimir Alekseyev was injured in a shooting on Friday morning inside a residential building in Moscow and was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
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The incident triggered a major security alert in the capital, given Alekseyev’s high-ranking position within the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.
Ambush and suspect on the run
The Russian Investigative Committee, responsible for probing major crimes, reported that an unidentified individual fired multiple rounds at Alekseyev before fleeing the scene. Authorities are currently combing the area, collecting forensic evidence, and reviewing surveillance footage to identify the attacker.
Timing and implications
The attempt comes amid heightened security measures in Moscow, raising questions about potential breaches. Alekseyev is a key military figure linked to sensitive files within the General Staff, prompting investigators to consider both political motives and internal power struggles as possible factors behind the attack.
