A Russian General Killed in the Russian Capital Blast, Investigators State.
Official Source
A senior Russian general has been killed following an detonation in Moscow, according to reports from authorities.
The incident took place on Monday morning when an explosive device placed beneath a vehicle was set off, causing the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' operational training department.
The committee stated that one possible explanation involves the potential involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. To date, Ukraine has offered no public response.
Site of the Incident
Teams have been are examining the scene, which is reportedly in a south district of the capital.
Media coverage indicate the detonation happened in a parking area adjacent to a residential building.
Pattern of Incidents
Since the start of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine, a string of Russian military commanders have been attacked within Moscow.
This new event follows other serious incidents, for instance:
- General Yaroslav Moskalik was killed in a vehicle explosion in Moscow earlier this year.
- General Igor Kirillov died in late 2024 when a explosive placed on a scooter was triggered from afar.
While a Ukrainian source previously attributed Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are not officially confirmed as a matter of official stance.
The war has witnessed shadowy operations reaching into the streets of the Russian capital.
The investigation into General Sarvarov's death remains ongoing.