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A high-ranking Russian general has been killed following an detonation in Moscow, according to official statements.
The attack took place on Monday morning when an bomb placed beneath a vehicle detonated, resulting in the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov held the position of the head of the armed forces' department for training operations.
Investigators stated that one line of inquiry suggests the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. At this time, Ukraine has not issued a comment.
Location of the Attack
Teams have been are examining the location, which is understood to be in a southerly district of the metropolis.
Media coverage suggest the blast happened in a vehicle lot near a residential building.
Series of Targeted Attacks
Since the beginning of the large-scale conflict in Ukraine, a number of Russian military commanders have been attacked within Moscow.
This new event comes after 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 placed on a scooter was detonated remotely.
While a Ukrainian source previously connected Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are not publicly admitted as a matter of standard practice.
The conflict has been marked by clandestine operations extending into the heart of the Russian capital.
The investigation into General Sarvarov's death remains underway.
