🔗 Share this article A top Russian Military Official Loses His Life in the Russian Capital Explosion, Investigators Report. Official Photograph A high-ranking Russian army officer has been killed following an blast in Moscow, according to official statements. The incident happened on Monday morning when an IED placed beneath a vehicle exploded, causing the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov. Sarvarov held the position of the head of the armed forces' operational training department. The committee mentioned that one line of inquiry points to the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. To date, Ukraine has not issued a comment. Location of the Blast Teams have been are examining the scene, which is understood to be in a south district of the capital. Reports indicate the blast happened in a parking area close to a residential building. History of Incidents Since the start of the large-scale conflict in Ukraine, a series of Russian military personnel have been attacked within Moscow. This latest event echoes other serious incidents, such as: General Yaroslav Moskalik was lost his life in a car bomb attack in Moscow earlier this year. General Igor Kirillov was killed in late 2024 when a bomb placed on a scooter was triggered from afar. While a Ukrainian source earlier linked Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such claims are never officially confirmed as a matter of official stance. The conflict has been marked by shadowy operations reaching into the streets of the Russian capital. The probe into General Sarvarov's death continues to be ongoing.