An assassination attempt was made against Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseev of the Russian Ministry of Defense in Moscow. The incident occurred in the city and the attacker fled the scene.
The editorial board reports that, according to a statement from the Russian Investigative Committee, an unknown individual fired several shots at Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseev from behind. After firing, the attacker immediately left the area.
Currently, law enforcement agencies are conducting operational search measures to identify and apprehend the perpetrator. The Investigative Committee stated that the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
No further information has been provided regarding the motives for the incident or the health status of the Lieutenant General. Official bodies do not rule out the possibility of further statements to the public regarding the progress of the investigation.