Vladimir Alekseyev

Russian General Shot in Lover’s Apartment, Suspect Detained in Dubai

On February 6th, a targeted assassination attempt was made against Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, First Deputy Chief of the GRU, as he visited a private residence without security. The assailant, who meticulously planned the attack during a security shift change, gained entry with an intercom key and concealed their identity before firing shots at the general. Despite a delayed response from security personnel, Alekseyev received first aid and was hospitalized, with conflicting reports emerging regarding his current condition. Subsequently, the suspected shooter was reportedly apprehended in the United Arab Emirates, with an accomplice also detained.

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Russian Military Intelligence Deputy Chief Wounded in Moscow Shooting

A deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence agency, Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, was shot and wounded in Moscow on Friday. The attack occurred in an apartment building and follows a pattern of assassinations of senior military officers that Russia has attributed to Ukraine. Alekseyev, who has held a senior GRU position since 2011 and has been decorated for his role in Syria, was hospitalized after the incident. This shooting comes shortly after peace talks between Russian, Ukrainian, and U.S. negotiators concluded in Abu Dhabi.

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