The attempt on General Vladimir Alekseyev’s life wasn’t an isolated incident. Russia’s Federal Security Service has revealed a chilling scope to the plot – a systematic surveillance operation targeting multiple high-ranking officials within the Defense Ministry.
General Alekseyev, a key figure as first deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence, was ambushed and shot in the hallway of his Moscow apartment building just days ago. The brazen attack sent shockwaves through the capital and immediately triggered a massive investigation.
Authorities have now made a third arrest in connection with the assassination attempt. This development underscores the complexity of the operation and suggests a network of individuals were involved in planning and potentially executing the attack.
The primary suspect, 65-year-old Lyubomir Korba, a Russian citizen originally from Ukraine, has been brought to Moscow after being apprehended in the United Arab Emirates. His arrest followed a request from Russian authorities, signaling the seriousness with which the case is being treated.
While the investigation continues to unfold, Kiev has vehemently denied any connection to the attack on General Alekseyev. The FSB’s revelation of broader targeting, however, paints a picture of a deliberate and calculated effort to destabilize key figures within the Russian defense apparatus.
The details surrounding the surveillance operation remain closely guarded, but the FSB’s statement indicates a sophisticated level of planning and reconnaissance. The focus on multiple officials suggests the intent went beyond simply eliminating General Alekseyev.
