Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev is in critical condition after being shot multiple times in a Moscow apartment building on the morning of February 6, 2026, according to Sky News. The Russian government has attributed the attack to Ukraine, though details surrounding the incident remain scarce.
The shooting occurred in a residential building on the Volokolamskoye Highway, as reported by Sky News. The outlet also noted the Kremlin's response to the attack was "curious," suggesting a lack of transparency. The general's current condition is unknown, but he is reportedly "fighting for his life."
This incident comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. While the exact motives behind the attack are unclear, the attribution to Ukraine by the Russian government suggests a potential escalation of the conflict.
In other news, heavy snowfall in Japan since January 20 has resulted in at least 45 deaths and over 500 injuries nationwide, according to Euronews. The northwestern region of Niigata Prefecture recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 17 deaths and over 170 injuries. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of further heavy snow in western and northern coastal regions over the weekend.
Meanwhile, the German army brigade stationed in Lithuania is facing hybrid warfare tactics, including surveillance and psychological operations, as reported by Euronews. Soldiers have reported receiving mysterious phone calls and observing drones spying on maneuvers. One soldier described hearing his own voice from a previous conversation replayed by an unknown caller.
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