A Russian Senior Officer Killed in Moscow Explosion, Officials State.

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A high-ranking Russian army officer has been declared dead following an blast in Moscow, according to official statements.

The attack took place on Monday morning when an IED placed beneath a vehicle was set off, causing the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.

Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' operational training department.

Authorities indicated that one theory under investigation points to the alleged involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. At this time, Ukraine has not issued a comment.

Scene of the Blast

Teams have been are examining the site, which is reportedly in a southerly district of the city.

Reports suggest the explosion occurred in a vehicle lot near a residential building.

History of Incidents

Since the start of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine, a number of Russian military personnel have been targeted within Moscow.

This latest event follows other notable incidents, such as:

• General Yaroslav Moskalik was lost his life in a car bomb attack in Moscow earlier this year.
• General Igor Kirillov was killed in late 2024 when a device hidden on a scooter was triggered from afar.

While a source from Ukraine previously attributed Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such claims are never formally acknowledged as a matter of official stance.

The conflict has increasingly seen shadowy operations reaching into the heart of the Russian capital.

The probe into General Sarvarov's death remains underway.