Russia has announced that it has identified three suspects in the shooting incident involving Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev. The key suspect, Lyubomir Korba, is a Ukrainian-born Russian citizen alleged to have carried out the attack under instructions from Ukrainian intelligence services. The incident occurred in a residential area of Moscow last Friday, with Alexeyev being shot multiple times before undergoing surgery. He is now reported to be recovering.
Furthermore, the Russian Investigations Committee asserts that Korba entered Moscow in late December with the intent to commit an act of terrorism. Despite these claims, the Ukrainian government has denied any involvement in the attack.
The situation has heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, as the conflict continues to escalate since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Alexeyev's position as the second-in-command of the GRU military intelligence agency adds significance to this incident, marking another high-profile targeting of military figures in Russia. Russian authorities have disclosed that Korba fled to the UAE after the attack but has since been arrested and extradited back to Russia.
The investigation has uncovered the murder weapon, a silenced Makarov pistol, and forensic tests are ongoing. This shooting incident not only highlights the vulnerabilities within the Russian military structure but also hints at the ongoing covert operations and conflicts between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
Furthermore, the Russian Investigations Committee asserts that Korba entered Moscow in late December with the intent to commit an act of terrorism. Despite these claims, the Ukrainian government has denied any involvement in the attack.
The situation has heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, as the conflict continues to escalate since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Alexeyev's position as the second-in-command of the GRU military intelligence agency adds significance to this incident, marking another high-profile targeting of military figures in Russia. Russian authorities have disclosed that Korba fled to the UAE after the attack but has since been arrested and extradited back to Russia.
The investigation has uncovered the murder weapon, a silenced Makarov pistol, and forensic tests are ongoing. This shooting incident not only highlights the vulnerabilities within the Russian military structure but also hints at the ongoing covert operations and conflicts between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
