A senior Russian military officer has been killed in a car bombing in Moscow, Russian investigators confirmed, marking one of the most high-profile attacks inside the capital since the start of the war in Ukraine.
The victim was identified as Fanil Sarvarov, a high-ranking general in the Russian armed forces. Investigators said an explosive device detonated in his vehicle, killing him at the scene. A criminal case has been opened, and forensic teams are working to determine how the bomb was planted.
The blast occurred in a residential area of Moscow, prompting a large security response. Authorities have not publicly named suspects, but officials said all possible motives are being considered, including links to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Russian state media reported that Sarvarov had been involved in military planning, though details of his current role were not disclosed. The killing follows a series of attacks and acts of sabotage inside Russia that authorities have blamed on foreign intelligence services or domestic collaborators.
The Kremlin has condemned the attack, calling it an act of terrorism, and vowed that those responsible will be brought to justice. The incident underscores growing concerns in Russia about internal security as the war enters another year.
