Russia Tightens Security After Military Leader Shooting

0:00World headlines in two minutes or less. You're tuned in to global news today. Russia is ramping up security for its top military leaders following a string of assassinations and attempted hits that Moscow attributes to Ukraine. The head of the FSB Security Service made the announcement this week. The latest incident happened on February 6th when Lieutenant-General Vladimir Alexiev, deputy chief of military intelligence, was shot three times, inside his Moscow apartment building. Alexiev is recovering from his injuries, according to state media reports. Officials say protection for these high-level figures will definitely get tighter moving forward. This comes amid several similar attacks on Russian personnel. The FSB blames Ukrainian operatives for the violence. Ukraine has denied any role in the incidents as tensions between the two nations continue to simmer. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you. A pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.