Under roadblocks and metal detectors, Moscow buries a general likely killed in the Bucha commander’s party bombing
The private event appears to have been a birthday celebration for Aerospace Forces chief Aleksandr Chaiko. His son-in-law died, while his daughter reportedly suffered injuries.
Major General Valery Plokhotnyuk, likely a victim of a bombing at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, was laid to rest on August 5th, 2026, following a heavily guarded funeral. Security measures included roadblocks, metal detectors, and the presence of Russian National Guard troops. Should Plokhotnyuk have been killed in the blast, he would be one of at least four senior Russian generals killed near Moscow since December 2024, with their targets primarily holding high-ranking roles in Russia's conflict with Ukraine.
Unlike the previous three generals, Plokhotnyuk's involvement in the attack remains unconfirmed, with responsibility for several of the killings disputed or unconfirmed. Moscow has blamed Kyiv for the attacks without presenting public proof. Moscow's Balzi Rossi restaurant, the site of Plokhotnyuk's death, was reportedly hosting a birthday celebration for Colonel General Aleksandr Chaiko, Russia's head of Aerospace Forces.
Chaiko's son-in-law, Daniil Peredriy, died in the bombing, while Chaiko's daughter and another relative were injured. However, there is no definitive proof that Chaiko was present at the event when the bomb detonated. Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the attack and Russia's general deaths continue to be under investigation.
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