A top Russian Military Official Killed in Moscow Explosion, Officials State.
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An esteemed Russian military figure has been fatally wounded following an explosion in Moscow, according to official statements.
The incident happened on Monday morning when an bomb concealed beneath a vehicle exploded, leading to the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' department for training operations.
Authorities mentioned that one line of inquiry points to the alleged involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. So far, Ukraine has remained silent.
Scene of the Blast
Teams have been sent to the site, which is understood to be in a southern district of the city.
Reports indicate the blast happened in a car park near a residential building.
History of Assaults
Since the start of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine, a number of Russian military officials have been targeted within Moscow.
This new event follows other high-profile incidents, such as:
- General Yaroslav Moskalik was killed in a vehicle explosion in Moscow earlier this year.
- General Igor Kirillov died in late 2024 when a explosive hidden on a scooter was triggered from afar.
While a Ukrainian source earlier connected Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are not publicly admitted as a matter of standard practice.
The war has increasingly seen covert operations moving into the streets of the Russian capital.
The examination into General Sarvarov's death remains underway.
