US Strike in Pacific Kills Two, Russian General Shot in Moscow, and Spy Cases Emerge
In a series of international developments, the United States conducted a strike on a vessel near Colombia, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, while a high-ranking Russian general was shot in Moscow. Simultaneously, Greek and French authorities announced charges against suspects in separate cases involving alleged espionage activities linked to China. These events occurred on February 6th, 2026.
According to Euronews, the US military's Southern Command confirmed the lethal attack in international waters near Colombia as part of Operation Southern Lance, targeting drug trafficking organizations. The Pentagon stated the vessel was part of maritime drug trafficking networks. The attack, which took place on Thursday, resulted in the deaths of two crew members, described as "narco-terrorists" by the US military.
Meanwhile, in Moscow, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, a high-profile Russian general and military intelligence official, was shot multiple times by an unidentified assailant on Friday. Euronews reported that Alekseyev was immediately taken to a hospital after the attack in a residential building on the north-western outskirts of the capital. His condition is currently unknown. Alekseyev has been under EU sanctions for orchestrating the novichok poisoning attack in Salisbury in 2018, according to Euronews.
Adding to the week's events, Greek and French authorities announced charges against suspects in separate cases involving alleged espionage activities linked to China. Euronews reported that the investigations involved the alleged transmission of classified military data to China. Greek military authorities arrested a colonel on Thursday on suspicion of providing classified and top-secret information, according to the General Staff of National Defence. The officer was arrested inside the military camp where he was stationed.
In other news, the US announced $6 million in aid to Cuba, despite ongoing diplomatic tensions. The aid is intended for those still recovering from Hurricane Melissa in the islands' eastern regions. The US government continues to urge Cuba to negotiate a deal to end tensions, according to Euronews.
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