The Russian Investigative Committee has confirmed that General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the operational training department of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff, was killed in a car bomb explosion in Moscow on Monday morning. Security officials stated that an explosive device had been planted in his vehicle.
According to the state news agency TASS, Russian authorities have accused Ukraine of organizing the assassination.
Investigators are currently reviewing CCTV footage and questioning eyewitnesses to piece together the details of the attack, which strikes at the heart of Russia’s military leadership within the capital.
This high-profile killing marks a significant security breach and escalates the covert warfare associated with the ongoing conflict.
As the investigation proceeds, the incident further heightens tensions between Moscow and Kyiv, demonstrating the reach of targeted attacks far behind the front lines.
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