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A senior Russian military figure has been killed following an blast in Moscow, according to official statements.

The incident occurred on Monday morning when an explosive device concealed beneath a vehicle was set off, leading to the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.

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

The committee stated that one possible explanation involves the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. So far, Ukraine has offered no public response.

Location of the Blast

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

Accounts suggest the blast happened in a vehicle lot close to a residential building.

History of Assaults

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

This latest event echoes other serious incidents, such as:

• General Yaroslav Moskalik was lost his life in a automobile blast in Moscow earlier this year.
• General Igor Kirillov died in late 2024 when a device placed on a scooter was set off from a distance.

While a Ukrainian source previously connected Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are not publicly admitted as a matter of standard practice.

The conflict has increasingly seen covert operations moving into the streets of the Russian capital.

The investigation into General Sarvarov's death is still active.