Russian Senior Officer Killed in the Russian Capital Blast, Investigators Report.
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An esteemed Russian army officer has been killed following an blast in Moscow, according to an investigative body.
The attack occurred on Monday morning when an IED planted beneath a vehicle was set off, resulting in the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov served as the head of the armed forces' operational training department.
Investigators indicated that one line of inquiry suggests the alleged involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. At this time, Ukraine has not issued a comment.
Scene of the Attack
Personnel have been are examining the site, which is said to be in a southern district of the metropolis.
Media coverage state the explosion occurred in a parking area close to a residential building.
History of Incidents
Since the start of the extensive conflict in Ukraine, a string of Russian military personnel have been subjected to assaults within Moscow.
This latest event follows other notable incidents, including:
- General Yaroslav Moskalik was killed in a vehicle explosion in Moscow earlier this year.
- General Igor Kirillov was killed in late 2024 when a explosive placed on a scooter was triggered from afar.
While a Ukrainian source earlier linked Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are rarely publicly admitted as a matter of official stance.
Hostilities has increasingly seen shadowy operations moving into the streets of the Russian capital.
The probe into General Sarvarov's death continues to be ongoing.
