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A senior Russian military figure has been killed following an detonation in Moscow, according to reports from authorities.

The incident happened on Monday morning when an bomb concealed 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.

Authorities indicated that one possible explanation suggests the alleged involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. To date, Ukraine has offered no public response.

Site of the Incident

Teams have been are examining the location, which is understood to be in a southerly district of the capital.

Accounts suggest the explosion happened in a parking area adjacent to a residential building.

Series of Incidents

Since the onset of the large-scale conflict in Ukraine, a series of Russian military commanders have been subjected to assaults within Moscow.

This most recent event echoes other serious incidents, such as:

• General Yaroslav Moskalik was killed in a automobile blast in Moscow earlier this year.
• General Igor Kirillov was killed in late 2024 when a bomb concealed on a scooter was set off from a distance.

While a informant earlier attributed Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such assertions are rarely officially confirmed as a matter of standard practice.

Hostilities has increasingly seen shadowy operations extending into the streets of the Russian capital.

The examination into General Sarvarov's death continues to be ongoing.