Russian Senior Officer Loses His Life in the Russian Capital Blast, Officials Report.

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A high-ranking Russian military figure has been declared dead following an blast in Moscow, according to an investigative body.

The attack happened on Monday morning when an bomb placed beneath a vehicle detonated, resulting in the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.

Sarvarov held the position of the head of the armed forces' unit responsible for operational readiness.

Authorities mentioned that one theory under investigation suggests the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. At this time, Ukraine has not issued a comment.

Site of the Blast

Personnel have been sent to the location, which is said to be in a southern district of the capital.

Media coverage suggest the detonation took place in a parking area near a residential building.

Series of Assaults

Since the beginning of the large-scale conflict in Ukraine, a series of Russian military officials have been targeted within Moscow.

This most recent event echoes other high-profile incidents, for instance:

• General Yaroslav Moskalik was died in a car bomb attack in Moscow earlier this year.
• General Igor Kirillov was killed in late 2024 when a device concealed on a scooter was detonated remotely.

While a source from Ukraine earlier attributed Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such assertions are not formally acknowledged as a matter of standard practice.

The conflict has been marked by clandestine operations reaching into the center of the Russian capital.

The examination into General Sarvarov's death continues to be active.