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Senior Russian Air Forces General Wounded in Engels Shooting, Probe Opens

A senior Russian Aerospace Forces officer was shot and wounded in Engels, Saratov region, with the Investigative Committee opening a criminal probe into attempted murder and arms trafficking. The officer was airlifted to Moscow. Unverified reports identify the victim as Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich, head of Engels-2’s strategic bomber division, though Russia’s Defense Ministry has not commented; Ukraine previously charged Varpakhovich in absentia over a 2024 Kyiv missile strike. If confirmed, he would be the seventh Russian general targeted in assassination attempts in nearly two years (per Meduza).

via The Moscow Times|

#aerospace-forces #engels-2 #investigation

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Moscow burial links Russian general to Aerospace Forces chief after restaurant blast

Major General Valery Plokhotnyuk, buried Aug 5 in Moscow, is identified as a victim of the Aug 1 explosion at Balzi Rossi restaurant, reportedly a party for Alexander Chayko, commander of Russia’s Aerospace Forces. Independent outlets verified his death via state registries and noted possible ties to Chayko, including a contact calling him “Masha’s Godfather.” Chayko’s son-in-law Daniil Peredriy, also linked to the party, was confirmed dead from Aug 1 and buried Aug 6. The piece mentions earlier mixed reports about another general, with some sources suggesting a hoax. Meduza also notes its AI-assisted translation process in preparing the story.

via Meduza|

#aerospace-forces #explosion #military

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Moscow restaurant blast kills aerospace chief’s son-in-law

A blast at Moscow’s Balzi Rossi restaurant killed Daniil Perediry, the son-in-law of Russia’s Aerospace Forces commander Oleksandr Chaiko, and injured several others. Reports say Chaiko may have been the intended target, with details pointing to a remotely detonated device and a private event at the restaurant; eyewitness accounts described security checks and vehicles linked to security services nearby. Perediry’s death was reflected in his business records, and there are varying reports about the fate of Chaiko’s wife, Maria. Ukrainian authorities and President Zelensky said the incident would be answered; Russian officials labeled it a terrorist attack and investigations continue.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#aerospace-forces #assassination #explosion

military3 years ago•1 min saved

Russia Appoints New Air Force Leader Amidst Rebellion Allegations

Russia has reportedly named Col. Gen. Viktor Afzalov as the new head of the country's Aerospace Forces, replacing Gen. Sergei Surovikin, who was dismissed following a brief rebellion against the military establishment. Surovikin was believed to have had close ties with the head of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led the rebellion. The appointment of Afzalov comes amidst ongoing speculation and suspicion surrounding the circumstances of Prigozhin's recent death in a private plane crash.

via ABC News|

#aerospace-forces #military #rebellion