A Russian Senior Officer Killed in Moscow Incident, Investigators Confirm.
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A high-ranking Russian general has been killed following an blast in Moscow, according to an investigative body.
The attack took place on Monday morning when an bomb planted beneath a vehicle exploded, causing the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov served as the head of the armed forces' department for training operations.
Investigators indicated that one theory under investigation involves the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. To date, Ukraine has offered no public response.
Site of the Blast
Officials have been are examining the scene, which is reportedly in a south district of the capital.
Media coverage suggest the detonation occurred in a car park close to a residential building.
History of Incidents
Since the start of the large-scale conflict in Ukraine, a string of Russian military commanders have been subjected to assaults within Moscow.
This latest event follows other serious incidents, for instance:
- General Yaroslav Moskalik was died in a car bomb attack in Moscow earlier this year.
- General Igor Kirillov died in late 2024 when a explosive hidden on a scooter was detonated remotely.
While a source from Ukraine previously linked Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are not publicly admitted as a matter of policy.
Hostilities has been marked by clandestine operations reaching into the center of the Russian capital.
The examination into General Sarvarov's death continues to be ongoing.