Russian Senior Officer Killed in Moscow Explosion, Officials Confirm.
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A senior Russian general has been killed following an detonation in Moscow, according to reports from authorities.
The incident happened on Monday morning when an IED placed 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' operational training department.
The committee indicated that one possible explanation involves the potential involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. So far, Ukraine has remained silent.
Scene of the Incident
Teams have been dispatched to the location, which is reportedly in a southern district of the capital.
Reports indicate the detonation happened in a parking area near a residential building.
Series of Incidents
Since the beginning of the large-scale conflict in Ukraine, a series of Russian military officials have been attacked within Moscow.
This most recent event follows other notable incidents, such as:
- General Yaroslav Moskalik was died in a vehicle explosion in Moscow earlier this year.
- General Igor Kirillov was killed in late 2024 when a explosive hidden on a scooter was detonated remotely.
While a source from Ukraine in the past connected Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are not formally acknowledged as a matter of official stance.
The conflict has witnessed clandestine operations reaching into the streets of the Russian capital.
The examination into General Sarvarov's death is still ongoing.
