Senior Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov killed in car bomb blast in southern Moscow; probe cites possible Ukrainian link (File image)
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Moneycontrol22-12-2025, 14:05

Top Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bomb Amid Ukraine War Tensions

  • Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate, died in a car bomb blast in southern Moscow.
  • The explosive device detonated under his car in the Yasenevo district, killing him at the scene.
  • Russian investigators launched a murder inquiry, suspecting Ukrainian intelligence services.
  • Sarvarov's killing is the latest in a series of targeted attacks on Russian military figures since the Ukraine war began.
  • Previous high-profile victims include General Yaroslav Moskalik, Igor Kirillov, Maxim Fomin, and Daria Dugina.

Why It Matters: The assassination of General Sarvarov highlights ongoing security vulnerabilities and targeted attacks in Russia.

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