🔗 Share this article Russian Senior Officer Dies in the Russian Capital Blast, Officials State. Authoritative Photograph A high-ranking Russian army officer has been killed following an blast in Moscow, according to reports from authorities. The attack happened on Monday morning when an IED concealed beneath a vehicle exploded, causing the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov. Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' operational training department. Authorities stated that one line of inquiry points to the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. So far, Ukraine has not issued a comment. Location of the Blast Personnel have been are examining the scene, which is reportedly in a southern district of the metropolis. Media coverage suggest the blast happened in a vehicle lot near a residential building. Pattern of Assaults Since the beginning of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine, a series of Russian military officials have been attacked within Moscow. This new event follows other notable incidents, such as: General Yaroslav Moskalik was killed in a automobile blast 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 informant in the past attributed Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such claims are not publicly admitted as a matter of policy. The conflict has been marked by covert operations reaching into the heart of the Russian capital. The probe into General Sarvarov's death continues to be underway.