A Russian Senior Officer Dies in the Russian Capital Blast, Investigators Report.
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A high-ranking Russian general has been killed following an blast in Moscow, according to an investigative body.
The incident occurred on Monday morning when an bomb planted beneath a vehicle detonated, causing the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' unit responsible for operational readiness.
Authorities mentioned that one line of inquiry points to the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. So far, Ukraine has not issued a comment.
Site of the Attack
Personnel have been are examining the location, which is said to be in a southern district of the metropolis.
Accounts state the detonation happened in a car park close to a residential building.
History of Incidents
Since the start of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine, a series of Russian military commanders have been attacked within Moscow.
This latest event echoes other serious incidents, including:
- General Yaroslav Moskalik was killed in a vehicle explosion in Moscow earlier this year.
- General Igor Kirillov died in late 2024 when a explosive concealed on a scooter was set off from a distance.
While a Ukrainian source earlier linked Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such claims are never publicly admitted as a matter of policy.
The war has been marked by clandestine operations extending into the streets of the Russian capital.
The examination into General Sarvarov's death remains active.
