A Russian Senior Officer Loses His Life in Moscow Incident, Investigators Report.
Official Source
An esteemed Russian military figure has been declared dead following an explosion in Moscow, according to an investigative body.
The incident happened on Monday morning when an IED planted beneath a vehicle was set off, leading to the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' department for training operations.
Investigators stated that one theory under investigation suggests the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. To date, Ukraine has not issued a comment.
Location of the Blast
Teams have been are examining the scene, which is understood to be in a southern district of the capital.
Media coverage suggest the detonation took place in a parking area near a residential building.
History of Incidents
Since the start of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine, a string of Russian military commanders have been attacked within Moscow.
This latest event comes after other high-profile incidents, including:
- General Yaroslav Moskalik was died in a vehicle explosion in Moscow earlier this year.
- General Igor Kirillov died in late 2024 when a device placed on a scooter was triggered from afar.
While a source from Ukraine earlier linked Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are never formally acknowledged as a matter of standard practice.
Hostilities has been marked by shadowy operations extending into the streets of the Russian capital.
The examination into General Sarvarov's death remains underway.
