A Russian general accused of ordering a missile attack on a children's hospital in Kyiv was reportedly shot. The incident occurred on Thursday and the Russian Investigative Committee has opened an investigation into the attempted assassination. The general, who received multiple gunshot wounds, was shot in the city of Engels.

His identity was not officially disclosed, but Russian Telegram channels reported it to be Nikolai Varpakhovich, commander of the 22nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Division. Varpakhovich is accused by Ukraine of ordering the missile attack. Further details about the incident and the investigation are available from the source.