Russian Soldier Opens Fire on His Own Platoon, Killing and Wounding Fellow Servicemen Before Suicide

Reports say a Russian soldier opened fire on fellow servicemen at a military unit in Russia’s Moscow Oblast, killing a contract soldier and wounding several others. The incident reportedly occurred during guard duty at an observation post, with the shooter then committing suicide. Russian outlets cited statements from the Moscow Military District press service, saying the soldier “violated weapons handling rules.” Investigators from the Aerospace Forces reportedly arrived on site and opened a probe into the circumstances