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An esteemed Russian military figure has been killed following an explosion in Moscow, according to an investigative body.

The attack occurred on Monday morning when an bomb concealed beneath a vehicle detonated, causing the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.

Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' department for training operations.

Authorities stated that one possible explanation points to the potential involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. At this time, Ukraine has offered no public response.

Location of the Blast

Teams have been sent to the site, which is reportedly in a southerly district of the city.

Accounts state the explosion occurred in a parking area adjacent to a residential building.

Pattern of Incidents

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

This latest event echoes other notable incidents, including:

• General Yaroslav Moskalik was lost his life in a automobile blast in Moscow earlier this year.
• General Igor Kirillov perished in late 2024 when a explosive placed on a scooter was triggered from afar.

While a source from Ukraine in the past attributed Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such allegations are never formally acknowledged as a matter of official stance.

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

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