Russian Serviceman Hospitalized After a Shooting, Authorities Say
Authorities opened an attempted murder probe after the serviceman was hospitalized, with bullets and casings found at the scene, officials said.
- A Russian serviceman was hospitalized after an attempt on his life in Engels, Saratov region, Russia.
- The regional Investigative Committee found bullets and casings at the scene of the attack.
- Authorities launched a criminal investigation on charges of attempted murder and illegal arms trafficking following the attack.
- President Vladimir Putin ordered increased security around military and government officials following a series of attacks linked to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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A Russian Air Force officer was shot and seriously injured in Engels, Saratov Region, Russia. The Russian Telegram channel Mash reported that an unknown person on a motorcycle approached a private house in the Probuzhdeniye settlement and shot the serviceman twice.
The TFR announced the initiation of a criminal case after the attempted murder of a serviceman in Engels
The TFR announced the initiation of a criminal case after the attempted murder of a serviceman in EngelsThe information was confirmed — the killer, armed with firearms, drove up to his victim's house on a motorcycle. He also disappeared on...
EADaily, 3 September 2026. The SCR officially confirmed the attack on the military under Engels and initiated criminal proceedings, and there are no comments from the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation at this time.
An attempt was made on the life of a serviceman in the city of Engels, Saratov Region, Russia; the victim has been hospitalized, the regional department of the Investigative Committee of Russia reported.
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