A Russian general who was shot several times in Moscow on Friday has regained consciousness after successfully undergoing surgery, according to reports in Russian media.
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev, who is Russia's deputy head of military intelligence, was rushed to hospital in serious condition on Friday morning after the attack in the north-western outskirts of the capital.
Two suspects have reportedly been arrested and will soon be taken in for questioning.
Russian officials have blamed Kyiv for the shooting, but Ukraine's foreign minister denied involvement, according to Reuters.
Doctors reported on Saturday that the threat to Alexeyev’s life has passed. The highly decorated general was ambushed in his apartment complex, where a gunman inflicted three bullet wounds, primarily to the chest and abdomen, before escaping the scene with an accomplice.
A neighbor in the building reported hearing several shots followed by screams for help. Medical professionals placed Alexeyev in a medically induced coma, from which he has now awakened.
Investigators have opened a criminal case for attempted murder. Reports indicate that Alexeyev is one of several high-ranking military targets since the onset of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with significant implications for the ongoing conflict.
As the situation unfolds, tensions remain high and safety concerns grow for military officials in Russia.
