The bomb exploded on Monday, killing Sarvarov. (Image: Reuters)
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News1822-12-2025, 13:54

Senior Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bomb; Ukraine Link Probed

  • Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior Russian general, was killed by a car bomb in southern Moscow.
  • Sarvarov, 56, headed the training department within the General Staff and had combat experience in counterterrorism and Syria.
  • Russia’s Investigative Committee is probing the murder, examining a possible link to Ukrainian special forces.
  • The attack follows several high-profile killings of Russian military officials and pro-Kremlin figures since February 2022.
  • Previous incidents include the deaths of General Yaroslav Moskalik, Igor Kirillov, Maxim Fomin, and Daria Dugina.

Why It Matters: A senior Russian general was killed by a car bomb in Moscow, with Ukraine's involvement under investigation.

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