Russia detains a Moldovan citizen suspected of shooting a military officer on orders from Ukraine
Summary
Russian authorities have arrested a 21-year-old Moldovan citizen who is suspected of shooting a senior Russian military officer on the orders of Ukrainian intelligence. The officer survived the attack and remains in the hospital. This incident is one of several attacks on Russian military and government figures linked to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.Key Facts
- A Moldovan man, age 21, was detained by Russian security for allegedly attempting to kill a Russian Defense Ministry officer.
- The attack happened on September 3 near Engels city in the Saratov region, home to a major Russian air force base.
- The officer was shot six times but survived and is hospitalized.
- Russian authorities claim the suspect was recruited by Ukrainian intelligence in 2025 and entered Russia in June.
- The suspect was caught trying to leave Russia through the Astrakhan region and was allegedly paid $70,000 for the attack.
- These attacks follow several other incidents targeting Russian military personnel and officials since the war with Ukraine escalated in 2022.
- Ukrainian security services have claimed responsibility for some attacks inside Russia, including the assassination of a senior Russian general using an explosive device.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin previously ordered tighter security around military and government officials due to these threats.
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