A Russian Senior Officer Loses His Life in Moscow Explosion, Investigators State.
Investigative Source
A senior Russian military figure has been killed following an blast in Moscow, according to reports from authorities.
The attack took place on Monday morning when an bomb placed beneath a vehicle exploded, resulting in the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' department for training operations.
Investigators indicated that one theory under investigation suggests the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. To date, Ukraine has remained silent.
Location of the Incident
Officials have been are examining the scene, which is understood to be in a southerly district of the city.
Accounts suggest the blast occurred in a car park close to a residential building.
Pattern of Incidents
Since the start of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine, a series of Russian military personnel have been attacked within Moscow.
This most recent 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 device placed on a scooter was set off from a distance.
While a source from Ukraine earlier connected Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such assertions are not publicly admitted as a matter of standard practice.
The conflict has been marked by covert operations reaching into the center of the Russian capital.
The probe into General Sarvarov's death continues to be active.
