International Affairs

Exposing Moscow’s Intelligence Crisis: How Ukraine’s Targeted Strikes Undermine Russian Military Power

By National Security Desk | February 8, 2026

The shooting of a senior Russian military intelligence official highlights a critical vulnerability in Moscow’s security apparatus, as Ukraine’s targeted operations chip away at Russia’s war machine from within.

In a dramatic development that underscores the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow has announced the detention of a suspect allegedly involved in the shooting of Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy chief of Russia's military intelligence (GRU). This attack marks yet another glaring example of how Ukrainian forces are striking deep into Russia's ranks, exposing serious weaknesses in Kremlin security protocols. Is Russia Losing Control Over Its Own Military Security? Lieutenant General Alekseyev was ambushed and shot multiple times outside his Moscow residence – an assault that comes amid a series of high-profile assassinations targeting senior Russian military officers....

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