🔗 Share this article A Russian Military Official Dies in the Russian Capital Explosion, Authorities Confirm. Investigative Image A high-ranking Russian general has been fatally wounded following an detonation in Moscow, according to reports from authorities. The event took place on Monday morning when an bomb placed beneath a vehicle exploded, leading to the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov. Sarvarov held the position of the head of the armed forces' department for training operations. Authorities mentioned that one line of inquiry suggests the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. At this time, Ukraine has offered no public response. Scene of the Incident Personnel have been sent to the location, which is said to be in a southerly district of the city. Accounts state the detonation took place in a parking area adjacent to a residential building. History of Assaults Since the onset of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine, a string of Russian military personnel have been targeted within Moscow. This latest event follows other serious incidents, including: General Yaroslav Moskalik was died in a vehicle explosion in Moscow earlier this year. General Igor Kirillov perished in late 2024 when a explosive hidden on a scooter was detonated remotely. While a informant previously connected Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such assertions are not formally acknowledged as a matter of official stance. The conflict has been marked by covert operations extending into the streets of the Russian capital. The examination into General Sarvarov's death remains active.