Killer on Motorcycle Shoots Russian General in Saratov
In the Saratov region, an unidentified person shot at an officer whom Ukraine considers involved in the attack on the Kyiv children's hospital 'Oxmatde'. Details of the attempted murder, which occurred in the morning in the settlement of Pobudka near Engels, were reported by Telegram channels close to security forces, Mash and Baza.
Consensus
- The attack occurred in the village of Probyuzhdenie, near Engels, in Saratov Oblast.
- The attack took place on the morning of September 3.
- The victim was a Russian military officer from the Aerospace Forces (VKS).
- The attacker approached on a motorcycle and wore a helmet.
- The officer was shot twice — once in the face and once in the torso.
- The officer was hospitalized in serious condition and is being prepared for transfer to Moscow by special aircraft.
- The driver of the officer also sustained injuries but managed to call for medical help.
- A criminal case was opened by the Investigative Committee of Russia under articles related to attempted murder and illegal possession of weapons.
- The Investigative Committee, FSB, and police are conducting investigations at the scene.
- Preliminary evidence such as bullets and shell casings were found at the scene.
Points of divergence
- The officer is identified as General Major Nikolai Varpakhovich, Commander of the 22nd Heavy Bombardment Aviation Division of the Long-Range Aviation of the VKS. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The officer is identified as General Major Nikolai Varpaсhovich, Commander of the 22nd Long-Range Aviation Division of the VKS. — tg_currenttime
- The officer is identified as General Major Nikolai V arpakhovich, Commander of the 22rd Heavy Bombardment Aviation Division. — tg_echoonline_news
- No official confirmation of the incident has been provided. — tvrain
- No official confirmation of the incident has been provided. — tg_tvrain
- Ukrainian monitoring channel Supernova+ claims the attack was carried out due to Varpakhovich's alleged involvement in the missile strike on the 'Ochmatdit' children's hospital in Kyiv on July 8, 2024. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Ukrainian authorities allege Varpakhovich directed the missile strike on the 'Ochmatdet' hospital in Kyiv on July 8, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries. — tg_currenttime
- The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) formally notified of suspicions against Varpakhovich on August 31, 2024, regarding the attack on the 'Ochmatdet' children's hospital. — tg_echoonline_news
- The SBU and the Office of the General Prosecutor of Ukraine have formally charged Varpakhovich with involvement in the July 8, 2024 strike on the 'Ochmatdit' hospital. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Blogger Anatoly Shariy claims the victim is General Major Nikolai Varpakhovich. — tvrain
- Blogger Anatoly Shariy claims the target was General Major Nikolai Varpakhovich. — tg_tvrain
Coverage (12 sources)
- In Saratov region, motorcycle killer shot down aviation general — The Moscow Times
- Unknown person shot at VKS officer in Saratov region. Ukraine suspects him of war crimes — Настоящее Время
- In Saratov region, unknown person shot at officer whom Ukraine considers involved in attack on children's hospital 'Oh... — ЭХО / Новости
- Unknown man shot a serviceman in Engels — Ведомости
- In Engels, Saratov region, unknown person on motorcycle shot officer of Russian Aerospace Forces — Mash In the morning of September 3 in the settlement of Prozhdenie under Engels (Saratov region) an unknown person on a motorcycle approached a private house of a Russian military and opened fire, reports... — Idel.Реалии
- In Saratov region, unknown biker shot down Russian VKS officer Kremlin media reports this — ASTRA
- Unknown motorcyclist shot Russian VKS officer in Saratov region — ASTRA
- In Engels, Saratov region, unknown person on motorcycle shot officer of Russian Aerospace Forces — Mash — Idel.Реалии
- Under Engels, an unknown person fired several times at an officer of the Russian Aerospace Forces — Дождь
- Under Engels, an unknown person fired several times at a Russian Aerospace Forces officer — Дождь (Telegram)
- In Engels, an unknown person on a motorcycle shot an officer of the Russian Aerospace Forces — Mash — SOTAvision
- Russian Aerospace Forces officer shot in Engels — hospitalized in critical condition. — Mash
Key entities
- Saratov Oblast
- VKS
- Russia
- Engelsa
- Mash
- Awakening
- Ukraine
- Media
- Commerzant
- Investigative Committee
- Moscow
- Kyiv
- Telegram channel
- Anatoly Sharoy
- Pod Engels