A Russian general was shot in the face while riding a motorcycle in Engels, Southern Russia, on Thursday morning. According to Russian media, the target was reportedly a general involved in the Kyiv children’s hospital strike. The victim is identified by independent Russian media outlets as Major General Nikolai Varpa­hovich. Russia’s Ministry of Defense has not yet commented on the incident. The attack raises questions about security for high-ranking Russian military personnel. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identity of the assailant remain unclear. This event occurs amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.