https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-nuclear-chief-who-ordered-strike-on-ukrainian-children-s-hospital-shot-in-head-in-attempted-assassinationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-nuclear-chief-who-ordered-strike-on-ukrainian-children-s-hospital-shot-in-head-in-attempted-assassinationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-nuclear-chief-who-ordered-strike-on-ukrainian-children-s-hospital-shot-in-head-in-attempted-assassination#u58109Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:31:10 +0000Major General Nikolay Varpakhovich, a Russian Aerospace Forces commander, was shot in the head during an assassination attempt in the Saratov region. Russian authorities confirmed the serviceman was hospitalized following the shooting. Ukrainian officials previously identified Varpakhovich as the officer who ordered a 2024 strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv. The general oversees nuclear bomber assets for the Russian military. He remains wounded as investigations into the targeted attack continue.Why it mattersThe incident targets a high-ranking officer linked to attacks on civilian m https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-nuclear-chief-who-ordered-strike-on-ukrainian-children-s-hospital-shot-in-head-in-attempted-assassinationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-nuclear-chief-who-ordered-strike-on-ukrainian-children-s-hospital-shot-in-head-in-attempted-assassination#u56862Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:45:51 +0000A Russian military commander linked to a strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv was shot in the head during an attempted assassination inside Russia. Major General Nikolay Varpakhovich was injured in the Saratov region. Ukrainian officials previously accused the commander of masterminding the attack against the medical facility, which occurred in 2024. Russian media and international outlets reported the shooting on Thursday. The incident leaves the high-ranking Aerospace Forces general wounded as investigations and local media reports continue to unfold regarding the targeted attack.Why