February 6, 2026, 8:43 AM UTC – A senior official within Russia’s military intelligence was reportedly shot in Moscow during the early hours of Friday morning, according to authorities. Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, who serves as a deputy chief of Russian military intelligence, suffered gunshot wounds inflicted by an unidentified attacker in a residential complex located in the northwest region of the capital, as stated by Russia’s Investigative Committee.
The assailant, whose identity remains unknown, fled from the scene following the shooting, the official statement detailed. Consequently, investigators have initiated a criminal investigation, actively engaging eyewitnesses and examining available surveillance footage for clues.
The current statement has not disclosed the specifics of Alekseyev’s medical condition or suggested any potential motives behind this attack. This incident follows the recent death of another high-ranking Russian military official, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, who perished in December after a bomb detonated under his vehicle in Moscow.
This situation is still unfolding. Please check back for further updates.
Yuliya Talmazan, stationed in London, is a digital reporter for NBC News.
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