A top Russian General Killed in Moscow Incident, Investigators Report.
Investigative Source
A high-ranking Russian army officer has been killed following an detonation in Moscow, according to an investigative body.
The incident took place on Monday morning when an IED concealed beneath a vehicle exploded, resulting in the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.
Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' operational training department.
Authorities stated that one theory under investigation points to the alleged involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. To date, Ukraine has remained silent.
Site of the Blast
Officials have been sent to the location, which is understood to be in a southern district of the capital.
Media coverage suggest the explosion took place in a parking area close to a residential building.
History of Assaults
Since the start of the extensive conflict in Ukraine, a string of Russian military commanders have been attacked within Moscow.
This new event follows other serious incidents, for instance:
- General Yaroslav Moskalik was killed in a vehicle explosion in Moscow earlier this year.
- General Igor Kirillov perished in late 2024 when a bomb hidden on a scooter was triggered from afar.
While a source from Ukraine in the past attributed Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such assertions are not officially confirmed as a matter of official stance.
The war has been marked by clandestine operations reaching into the heart of the Russian capital.
The examination into General Sarvarov's death is still active.
