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defence18 days ago•13 min saved

FSB links Polish intelligence to Moscow assassination bid against GRU deputy head

Russia’s FSB alleges Polish intelligence aided last week’s attempt on General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russia’s GRU, in Moscow, claiming the operation was ordered by Ukraine’s SBU; Kyiv denies involvement and Poland has not commented. A suspect, Lyubomir Korba, was detained in Dubai and handed to Russia, along with accomplice Viktor Vasin in Moscow; the FSB says both admitted their roles and that Korba’s Polish son Lubos helped recruit via Polish intelligence. No independent evidence has been released and Poland has yet to respond.

via Notes From Poland|

#assassination #defence #fsb

world19 days ago•4 min saved

FSB Ties Ukraine-Linked Plot to Shooting of Russian GRU General in Moscow

Russia’s FSB says two men arrested for the attempt on GRU Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev admitted they were recruited by Ukraine’s SBU and that one received Kyiv-based marksmanship training; one suspect was arrested in the UAE and extradited, with an accomplice in Moscow. The FSB also alleged the suspect’s son, a Polish citizen, aided the recruitment, a claim Kyiv denies. The incident follows a string of attacks on Russian generals as Alexeyev remains hospitalized in critical condition.

via The Moscow Times|

#assassination #fsb #gru

world20 days ago•2 min saved

Russia accuses Kyiv of orchestrating Moscow assassination bid against GRU deputy chief

Russia’s Investigative Committee and FSB allege Ukrainian intelligence ordered a failed assassination of General Vladimir Alekseev, the GRU’s first deputy head, in Moscow; they say the suspect was arrested in Dubai and brought to Moscow with UAE help, but provided no public evidence, while Kyiv denies involvement.

via politico.eu|

#assassination #dubai #gru

world20 days ago•56 min saved

Moscow detains suspect linked to shooting of Russia’s GRU chief

Russian authorities have detained a suspect in Moscow in connection with the shooting of the head of Russia’s military intelligence service (GRU); investigators are continuing to probe the circumstances and motive of the attack.

via AP News|

#arrest #gru #moscow

world20 days ago•3 min saved

Three Suspects Named in Moscow Attack on GRU General

Russia has identified three suspects in the shooting of Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow, with Lyubomir Korba, a Ukrainian-born Russian citizen, named as the alleged attacker likely acting on Ukrainian intelligence leads. Korba reportedly travelled to the UAE hours after the attack and has been arrested and extradited. Investigators say he had at least one accomplice, Viktor Vasin, who was arrested, and a woman, Zinaida Serebritskaya, believed to be involved. A silenced Makarov pistol was recovered at the scene. Kyiv has denied involvement, while Russia’s Kremlin and Defence Ministry note cooperation with UAE authorities in the case.

via BBC|

#gru #lyubomir-korba #moscow-shooting

world20 days ago•323 min saved

Russia accuses Kyiv of orchestrating Moscow attack on GRU deputy chief

Russia’s Investigative Committee says Ukrainian intelligence orchestrated the February 6 shooting of Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy head of the GRU, in Moscow; the alleged attacker fled to Dubai and was detained, with another suspect also detained and a third said to have escaped to Ukraine. Kyiv denies involvement; Alekseyev survived surgery and is not in danger. The Kremlin said Putin spoke with UAE leaders to thank them for assistance in detaining the suspect, marking another high-profile attack on Russian security figures amid the war.

via cnn.com|

#assassination #dubai #gru

world21 days ago•5 min saved

Russian GRU deputy chief shot in Moscow as Kremlin blames Kyiv

A senior GRU official, Vladimir Alekseyev, was shot in a Moscow apartment building; the Kremlin says Ukraine orchestrated the attack to derail negotiations, Kyiv has not commented, and investigators are pursuing the shooter.

via cbsnews.com|

#assassination #gru #moscow

world22 days ago•5 min saved

Senior Russian GRU Deputy Chief Wounded in Moscow Shooting as Ceasefire Talks Stall

Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, deputy head of Russia’s GRU, was shot in his Moscow apartment; investigators gave few details on his condition. The Kremlin swiftly blamed Ukraine amid stalled ceasefire talks in Abu Dhabi, though no evidence has been released. Alekseyev helped crush the Wagner Group rebellion and had appeared on video with Wagner chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin before Prigozhin’s death, fueling speculation of domestic rivalries. Western officials questioned Kyiv’s involvement, noting such attacks on Kremlin insiders are unusual. The incident highlights the volatility surrounding Russia’s war in Ukraine and follows other fatal attacks on Russian military figures.

via The Washington Post|

#assassination #ceasefire-talks #gru

world22 days ago•4 min saved

Senior Russian GRU official shot in Moscow; Kremlin accuses Kyiv

Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, the first deputy head of Russia’s GRU, was shot several times in a Moscow apartment building and hospitalized; Russia opened a criminal case for attempted murder and, through its foreign ministry, described the attack as an act of terrorism attributed to Kyiv, though investigators have yet to publicly link Ukraine. The incident, part of a string of killings of senior Russian military figures, comes as Putin was briefed and talks among Russian, Ukrainian, and US negotiators in Abu Dhabi were wrapping up. Alekseyev, who has led GRU operations since 2011, has been implicated in intelligence support for Moscow’s war against Ukraine and other actions tied to Russia’s military activities.

via Financial Times|

#assassination-attempt #gru #moscow

world22 days ago•325 min saved

GRU Deputy Chief Shot in Moscow, Latest Blow to Russia’s Top Military Leaders

Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, the first deputy head of Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), was shot and seriously wounded in Moscow by an unknown attacker at a residential building. He has been transferred to a city hospital and is in intensive care; a criminal case for attempted murder has been opened. Alekseyev, who has been sanctioned by the US and EU, played a role in Ukraine-related negotiations. The assault adds to a string of attacks on senior Russian military figures amid Russia’s war in Ukraine and follows recent trilateral talks in the region.

via cnn.com|

#gru #moscow-shooting #russia

world22 days ago•5 min saved

Russian General Wounded in Moscow Shooting, Taken to Hospital

A high-ranking Russian general, Lt Gen Vladimir Alekseyev of the GRU, was shot several times in a Moscow residential building on the city’s north-western outskirts and taken to hospital; his condition is unknown. Alekseyev, a senior GRU official, is among high-level Russian figures targeted in Moscow since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and he has EU sanctions tied to the 2018 Salisbury nerve agent attack.

via BBC|

#gru #moscow #russia

space1 month ago•72 min saved

Moon hotel opens with $1M deposits for 2032 lunar resort

California-based Galactic Resource Utilization Space (GRU) is taking $1 million deposits to reserve stays in a planned Moon hotel that GRU says could begin construction in 2029 and open by 2032, targeting ultra-wealthy travelers and couples seeking an off-Earth honeymoon; the company plans to use proprietary habitation modules and lunar-soil structures, pending regulatory approval, to accelerate a lunar economy and broader space presence.

via Space|

#2032 #gru #lunar-hotel

world7 months ago•3 min saved

UK sanctions Russian spies over cyberattacks and espionage activities

The UK has identified and attributed a new sophisticated malware, Authentic Antics, used by Russia's GRU to steal Microsoft email credentials and access, leading to sanctions against several GRU units and spies, highlighting ongoing cyber espionage activities by Russia.

via theregister.com|

#cybersecurity #gru #microsoft-malware

world7 months ago•2 min saved

UK sanctions Russian spies over cyberattacks and Mariupol theater bombing

The UK has sanctioned 18 Russian military intelligence officers and three units, including the GRU, for their roles in the 2022 Mariupol theatre air strike that killed around 600 civilians, and for conducting cyber espionage and disinformation campaigns across Europe, Ukraine, and the US, aiming to destabilize and undermine support for Ukraine.

via Euronews.com|

#cyber-campaigns #gru #russian-spies

cybersecurity1 year ago•7 min saved

Russian Spies Exploit Wi-Fi for Unprecedented Network Hopping Hack

Russian military hackers, part of the GRU, have developed a novel Wi-Fi hacking technique called a "nearest neighbor attack," allowing them to breach networks remotely without leaving Russian soil. This method involves hacking into a nearby network and using its devices to access the target network, as discovered by cybersecurity firm Volexity during a 2022 investigation in Washington, DC. The attack highlights the evolving threat of cyber espionage and the need for enhanced Wi-Fi security measures.

via WIRED|

#apt28 #cyber-espionage #cybersecurity