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

The event took place on Monday morning when an IED placed beneath a vehicle exploded, causing the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.

Sarvarov served as the head of the armed forces' operational training department.

Authorities indicated that one possible explanation points to the alleged involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. To date, Ukraine has not issued a comment.

Location of the Attack

Personnel have been are examining the site, which is said to be in a south district of the city.

Accounts suggest the detonation happened in a parking area close to a residential building.

History of Incidents

Since the start of the extensive conflict in Ukraine, a number of Russian military personnel have been attacked within Moscow.

This latest event follows other high-profile incidents, for instance:

• 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 hidden on a scooter was triggered from afar.

While a Ukrainian source earlier linked Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are rarely officially confirmed as a matter of policy.

The conflict has increasingly seen covert operations reaching into the center of the Russian capital.

The examination into General Sarvarov's death remains active.