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Russian general dies in Moscow car bomb attack

A Russian general has been confirmed dead after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in southern Moscow.

Russian investigators confirmed the incident on Monday, December 22, 2025, adding that they suspected Ukrainian special services could have been behind the attack.

The bomb exploded under the Kia Sorento driven by Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff’s army operational training directorate, as he left a parking space at 06:55 Moscow time (0355 GMT).

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Russia’s State Investigative Committee said Sarvarov died as a result of his injuries.

The investigators published a video showing the wrecked car, with blood visible on the driver’s seat.

The committee added that one of the versions being investigated is that the bomb was planted by Ukrainian special services.

There was no immediate comment from Ukraine.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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