Russian Senior Officer Dies in Moscow Blast, Officials Confirm.
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A senior Russian military figure has been declared dead following an detonation in Moscow, according to an investigative body.
The attack occurred on Monday morning when an bomb concealed beneath a vehicle exploded, resulting in the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov served as the head of the armed forces' department for training operations.
Investigators indicated that one possible explanation points to the potential involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. So far, Ukraine has offered no public response.
Site of the Incident
Officials have been dispatched to the scene, which is reportedly in a southern district of the metropolis.
Reports suggest the blast happened in a parking area close to a residential building.
Series of Targeted Attacks
Since the beginning of the extensive conflict in Ukraine, a series of Russian military commanders have been attacked within Moscow.
This new event comes after other high-profile incidents, including:
- General Yaroslav Moskalik was died in a car bomb attack in Moscow earlier this year.
- General Igor Kirillov perished in late 2024 when a explosive hidden on a scooter was triggered from afar.
While a informant previously attributed Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such claims are rarely officially confirmed as a matter of official stance.
The war has increasingly seen covert operations reaching into the streets of the Russian capital.
The probe into General Sarvarov's death remains ongoing.