Russia says second suspect in general’s shooting arrested in Dubai

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Stephen QuillenFebruary 8, 2026 at 12:24 PM

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Lyubomir Korba, a Russian national, was arrested in Dubai and extradited to Russia on February 8, 2026, for allegedly shooting Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, Russia’s deputy military intelligence chief, in Moscow on the previous Friday. Korba fled to the UAE hours after the attack, where he was apprehended with the help of UAE authorities. Alekseyev was ambushed in his apartment building and sustained injuries to his arm, leg, and chest, requiring hospitalization and surgery. Russian authorities have also arrested an alleged accomplice in Moscow, while another suspect, a woman, fled to Ukraine. Russia accuses Ukraine of orchestrating the attack, calling it a terrorist act intended to undermine recent peace talks.

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Sergey Lavrov 50% United Arab Emirates 60% TASS ×260% Moscow ×370% Dubai ×270% Ukraine ×580% Vladimir Alekseyev 80% Federal Security Service (FSB) ×480% Lyubomir Korba ×490% Russia ×790%

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