Russian General Vladimir Alekseev was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot in the back by a masked assailant in Moscow on Friday.
Details of the Attack
The assassination attempt occurred on Friday, February 6, at a residential complex in the Volokolamskoye Alley area of Moscow. Local reports state that a masked man fired multiple shots at the military officer as he was leaving his apartment before fleeing the scene.
The Investigative Committee stated that the identity of the attacker is not yet known, and a search for the suspect is currently underway. General Vladimir Alekseev was transported to the hospital. While there is no full official information regarding his health, media sources unofficially report that his condition is critical and that he was shot in the back. An investigation into attempted murder has been launched.
Who is Vladimir Alekseev?
Vladimir Alekseev serves as the deputy chief of the GRU. His superior is Igor Kostyukov, who leads the Russian delegation negotiating peace with Ukraine. Ukrainian intelligence considers Alekseev responsible for “preparing preliminary data for missile and air attacks on Ukrainian territory” and for “legalizing the Russian presence in occupied territories through the organization of so-called referendums.”
In 2019, Alekseev was subjected to EU sanctions in connection with the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter. Three years earlier, the United States had imposed sanctions on him regarding cyberattacks aimed at influencing the U.S. presidential election.
