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Russia detains a Moldovan citizen suspected of shooting a military officer on orders from Ukraine

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 8). Russia detains a Moldovan citizen suspected of shooting a military officer on orders from Ukraine. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/russia-detains-a-moldovan-citizen-suspected-of-shooting-a-military-officer-on-orders-from-ukraine/article_103daabb-b0ff-56e7-8401-c759fc120160.html

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Russian authorities have detained a 21-year-old Moldovan citizen suspected of shooting a senior military officer at the behest of Ukrainian intelligence services. The incident occurred last week and is part of a series of attacks on personnel linked to the war in Ukraine. No specific details are provided about the suspect's alleged involvement, only that they face charges of attempted murder and illegal arms trafficking. The Federal Security Service made this announcement on Tuesday.

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A 21-year-old Moldovan citizen has been detained by Russia's Federal Security Service for allegedly attempting to kill a senior military officer in the Russian Defense Ministry on behalf of Ukraine. The incident occurred last week, and this is reportedly part of a series of attacks linked to the war in Ukraine. According to Russia, the suspect was working with Ukrainian intelligence services and also faces charges of illegal arms trafficking.

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Russian authorities said Tuesday they have detained a suspect in last week’s shooting that wounded a senior military officer, the latest in a series of attacks on personnel and figures linked to the war in Ukraine. asserted

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The Federal Security Service said a 21-year-old Moldovan national was detained for being allegedly “involved in an assassination attempt on a senior military officer of the Russian Defense Ministry” at the behest of Ukrainian intelligence services. uncertain

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He faced charges of attempted murder and illegal arms trafficking, it said. asserted

it → face → murder

Russia detains a Moldovan citizen suspected of shooting a military officer on orders from Ukraine

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