India Today World Desk · DistrictNews · 2026-09-04
Russian general accused in Kyiv hospital strike shot in Saratov
Russian general accused in Kyiv hospital strike shot in Saratov. Russian major general accused by Ukraine of ordering a missile strike on Kyiv children’s hospital. Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich reported to have been shot in the city of Engels. Russia's Investigative Committee said it had launched a probe into the attempted murder of a military serviceman who was shot several times in Engels. A Russian major general identified by local channels as Nikolai Varpakhovich was reportedly shot in Engels in Saratov region. The incident came after Ukraine charged him over the Okhmatdyt hospital strike, while Zelensky hinted at asymmetric operations.
Why it matters. This incident highlights internal security vulnerabilities and the personal targeting of high-ranking Russian military officials amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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