Pousshit on Russian Aerospace Forces officer in Engels
A military officer of the Russian Aerospace Forces was targeted in a shooting attack in the town of Engels, Saratov Oblast, on September 3. The officer was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds and flown to Moscow for treatment.
Consensus
- A military officer of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) was attacked in Engels, Saratov Oblast.
- The attack occurred on September 3, 2024, near a private residence in the 'Probuzhdeniye' cottage settlement.
- The officer sustained gunshot wounds and was hospitalized.
- The officer was transported by special aircraft to Moscow for treatment.
- The incident prompted the opening of a criminal case under Article 30, Part 1, Article 105 and Article 222 of the Russian Criminal Code (attempted murder and illegal possession of weapons).
- The site of the incident was cordoned off by security forces, including the Investigative Committee, FSB, and police.
- Bullet casings and projectiles were recovered at the scene.
- The attacker fled on a motorcycle and has not been apprehended.
- The identity of the officer has not been officially disclosed.
Points of divergence
- The attacker was on a motorcycle and wore a helmet; the victim was shot twice in the face and torso, and the driver was also injured but managed to escape and call emergency services. — vm
- The victim is alleged to be General-Major Nikolai Varpakhovich, commander of the 22nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Division of the Russian Armed Forces, and was linked by Ukrainian intelligence to a missile strike on the 'Ochmatdet' children's hospital in Kyiv in July 2024. — mediazona
- Unconfirmed reports suggest the officer's name is Nikolai Varpakhovich and that he was shot twice. — tg_varlamov_news
- The officer is described as a commander of an aircraft, and the attack occurred near a private house in the 'Probuzhdeniye' settlement. — kommersant
- The city of Engels and its airfield have been repeatedly targeted by Ukrainian drones. — tg_bbcrussian
Coverage (8 sources)
- Attempted assassination of a serviceman in Engels. An officer of the Russian Aerospace Forces may have been wounded. — Радио Свобода
- Attempt on a military man in Engels: who was the killer, the identity of the victim, in what condition he is — Вечерняя Москва
- Attempted assassination of a serviceman in Engels. An officer of the Russian Aerospace Forces may have been wounded — Радио Свобода
- In Engels, they tried to kill an officer of the Russian Aerospace Forces, he was hospitalized — Медиазона
- In Engels, an attempt on a serviceman was made; he has been hospitalized, medical assistance is being provided, officials from u... stated — Varlamov News
- Attempted assassination of a serviceman in Engels — Investigative Committee — BBC News Русская служба
- Under Engels, an unknown person shot at an Aerospace Forces officer. Doctors save the serviceman — Фонтанка
- An attempt on the life of a Russian Aerospace Forces officer was made in Engels — Коммерсантъ
Key entities
- Engelsa
- VKS
- Russia
- Saratov Oblast
- SK
- SKR
- Investigative Committee
- Air and Space Forces
- U
- TASS
- SU
- Commerzant
- Evening Moscow
- Military Space Forces
- Nikolai Varpakhovich