Russian Missile Scientist Mikhail Shatsky Assassinated Near Moscow

Ukrainian intelligence claims responsibility for the killing of a key figure in Russia's military-industrial complex, citing his role in missile and AI technology development.

Mikhail Shatsky, deputy chief designer at Russia's Mars Design Bureau, was shot dead in Kuzminsky Forest Park, southeast of Moscow.
Shatsky was instrumental in modernizing the Kh-59 cruise missile to the Kh-69 and advancing AI technology for drones and spacecraft.
Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) has reportedly claimed responsibility, labeling Shatsky a legitimate target due to his contributions to Russia's war efforts in Ukraine.
Photographs of the alleged crime scene were shared by anti-Kremlin sources, though Russian authorities have not officially commented on the incident.
This assassination is part of a series of targeted killings linked to Ukraine's intelligence services, aimed at individuals tied to Russia's military aggression.