A Russian Military Official Loses His Life in Moscow Explosion, Officials State.
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A senior Russian army officer has been declared dead following an detonation in Moscow, according to an investigative body.
The attack happened on Monday morning when an explosive device concealed beneath a vehicle was set off, resulting in the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' operational training department.
The committee stated that one possible explanation involves the potential involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. So far, Ukraine has remained silent.
Location of the Incident
Personnel have been are examining the scene, which is said to be in a southern district of the capital.
Media coverage indicate the explosion happened in a parking area close to a residential building.
History of Incidents
Since the start of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine, a number of Russian military officials have been subjected to assaults within Moscow.
This most recent event echoes other serious incidents, such as:
- 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 triggered from afar.
While a source from Ukraine previously attributed Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are never publicly admitted as a matter of official stance.
The war has been marked by shadowy operations reaching into the streets of the Russian capital.
The examination into General Sarvarov's death is still underway.
