A top Russian General Loses His Life in Moscow Incident, Investigators Report.
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A high-ranking Russian military figure has been killed following an explosion in Moscow, according to reports from authorities.
The incident occurred on Monday morning when an explosive device planted beneath a vehicle exploded, resulting in the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov held the position of the head of the armed forces' unit responsible for operational readiness.
The committee mentioned that one theory under investigation involves the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. So far, Ukraine has remained silent.
Scene of the Attack
Officials have been sent to the scene, which is reportedly in a southern district of the metropolis.
Accounts state the explosion happened in a vehicle lot near a residential building.
History of Targeted Attacks
Since the onset of the large-scale conflict in Ukraine, a series of Russian military officials have been subjected to assaults within Moscow.
This latest event follows other notable incidents, for instance:
- General Yaroslav Moskalik was died in a car bomb attack in Moscow earlier this year.
- General Igor Kirillov died in late 2024 when a device concealed on a scooter was triggered from afar.
While a Ukrainian source earlier connected Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are not officially confirmed as a matter of official stance.
The conflict has witnessed covert operations extending into the center of the Russian capital.
The probe into General Sarvarov's death continues to be active.
