Russian General Accused of Ordering Kyiv Hospital Attack Reportedly Shot in the Head

Russian Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich, accused by Ukraine of ordering the 2024 missile strike on Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt children’s hospital, was reportedly shot in Russia’s Saratov region. An unverified report said two bullets struck the officer, including one to the head, leaving him in critical condition. His driver was also wounded, while the attacker escaped. Ukraine’s Security Service alleges Varpakhovich coordinated the hospital strike, which killed two people and injured dozens. Russian authorities had not independently confirmed the shooting at publication