A Russian Senior Officer Dies in the Russian Capital Explosion, Officials State.
Official Source
An esteemed Russian army officer has been declared dead following an detonation in Moscow, according to reports from authorities.
The incident happened on Monday morning when an IED planted beneath a vehicle detonated, resulting in the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov served as the head of the armed forces' department for training operations.
Authorities indicated that one possible explanation suggests the potential involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. At this time, Ukraine has offered no public response.
Site of the Blast
Personnel have been sent to the location, which is understood to be in a southerly district of the city.
Reports state the detonation took place in a parking area near a residential building.
History of Targeted Attacks
Since the start of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine, a series of Russian military officials have been targeted within Moscow.
This new event comes after other serious incidents, such as:
- General Yaroslav Moskalik was died in a car bomb attack in Moscow earlier this year.
- General Igor Kirillov was killed in late 2024 when a device placed on a scooter was set off from a distance.
While a source from Ukraine previously linked Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are rarely officially confirmed as a matter of official stance.
Hostilities has been marked by covert operations moving into the streets of the Russian capital.
The investigation into General Sarvarov's death is still active.
