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A senior Russian military figure has been declared dead following an detonation in Moscow, according to reports from authorities.

The incident took place on Monday morning when an bomb concealed beneath a vehicle was set off, leading to the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.

Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' department for training operations.

Authorities mentioned that one line of inquiry involves the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. So far, Ukraine has remained silent.

Location of the Blast

Teams have been sent to the scene, which is reportedly in a southern district of the city.

Reports state the explosion occurred in a vehicle lot adjacent to a residential building.

History of Assaults

Since the onset of the extensive conflict in Ukraine, a series of Russian military officials have been targeted within Moscow.

This new event echoes other notable incidents, such as:

• General Yaroslav Moskalik was died in a automobile blast in Moscow earlier this year.
• General Igor Kirillov perished in late 2024 when a bomb concealed on a scooter was set off from a distance.

While a Ukrainian source in the past connected Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such assertions are never officially confirmed as a matter of official stance.

The war has been marked by clandestine operations reaching into the streets of the Russian capital.

The investigation into General Sarvarov's death is still active.