Assassination attempt on Russian general who ordered children's hospital strike

Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich was reportedly shot in Engels, Russia. This came days after Ukraine charged him with ordering a missile attack on a children's hospital that killed three people.

Why it mattersThe attack shows internal conflict within Russia's military. It suggests Ukraine may be targeting commanders responsible for strikes on civilians.

AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but the incident signals how the Ukraine-Russia conflict is deepening internal instability in Russia's military leadership.

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