🔗 Share this article A Russian Military Official Killed in the Russian Capital Explosion, Officials Report. Official Source A high-ranking Russian military figure has been killed following an blast in Moscow, according to an investigative body. The incident took place on Monday morning when an IED planted beneath a vehicle detonated, leading to the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov. Sarvarov held the position of the head of the armed forces' operational training department. Investigators indicated that one possible explanation involves the alleged involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. So far, Ukraine has remained silent. Site of the Blast Officials have been are examining the location, which is said to be in a southerly district of the capital. Media coverage indicate the explosion occurred in a vehicle lot near a residential building. History of Incidents Since the onset of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine, a string of Russian military commanders have been subjected to assaults within Moscow. This latest event follows other high-profile incidents, for instance: General Yaroslav Moskalik was killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow earlier this year. General Igor Kirillov perished in late 2024 when a bomb hidden on a scooter was set off from a distance. While a Ukrainian source in the past linked Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such claims are not officially confirmed as a matter of standard practice. The conflict has increasingly seen covert operations reaching into the center of the Russian capital. The investigation into General Sarvarov's death continues to be active.