A Russian General Dies in the Russian Capital Explosion, Investigators State.
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A senior Russian army officer has been killed following an blast in Moscow, according to official statements.
The attack occurred on Monday morning when an explosive device placed beneath a vehicle was set off, causing the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov held the position of the head of the armed forces' operational training department.
The committee indicated that one theory under investigation points to the potential involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. So far, Ukraine has remained silent.
Location of the Incident
Personnel have been sent to the scene, which is said to be in a southern district of the city.
Media coverage indicate the detonation happened in a vehicle lot near a residential building.
History of Assaults
Since the beginning of the large-scale conflict in Ukraine, a string of Russian military officials have been targeted within Moscow.
This most recent event follows other notable incidents, including:
- General Yaroslav Moskalik was died in a vehicle explosion in Moscow earlier this year.
- General Igor Kirillov died in late 2024 when a explosive concealed on a scooter was triggered from afar.
While a informant earlier linked Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are never publicly admitted as a matter of official stance.
The conflict has been marked by covert operations extending into the center of the Russian capital.
The probe into General Sarvarov's death continues to be underway.
