A Russian General Killed in the Russian Capital Incident, Authorities State.
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A senior Russian army officer has been killed following an detonation in Moscow, according to an investigative body.
The attack occurred on Monday morning when an IED planted 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' department for training operations.
The committee mentioned that one line of inquiry involves the potential involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. So far, Ukraine has offered no public response.
Scene of the Blast
Personnel have been sent to the site, which is said to be in a southern district of the metropolis.
Media coverage state the detonation occurred in a vehicle lot close to a residential building.
History of Incidents
Since the beginning of the large-scale conflict in Ukraine, a series of Russian military commanders have been attacked within Moscow.
This latest event echoes other notable incidents, such as:
- General Yaroslav Moskalik was died in a car bomb attack in Moscow earlier this year.
- General Igor Kirillov died in late 2024 when a bomb placed on a scooter was set off from a distance.
While a source from Ukraine previously attributed Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such claims are never formally acknowledged as a matter of policy.
The war has witnessed clandestine operations reaching into the center of the Russian capital.
The probe into General Sarvarov's death continues to be underway.
