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A senior Russian military figure has been declared dead following an blast in Moscow, according to official statements.

The event took place on Monday morning when an explosive device concealed beneath a vehicle detonated, resulting in the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov.

Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' operational training department.

Investigators indicated that one possible explanation suggests the potential involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. So far, Ukraine has not issued a comment.

Location of the Blast

Teams have been are examining the scene, which is said to be in a southerly district of the capital.

Reports state the detonation occurred in a parking area near a residential building.

Pattern of Targeted Attacks

Since the beginning of the extensive conflict in Ukraine, a series of Russian military commanders have been subjected to assaults within Moscow.

This new event echoes other high-profile incidents, including:

• General Yaroslav Moskalik was lost his life in a automobile blast in Moscow earlier this year.
• General Igor Kirillov perished in late 2024 when a bomb placed on a scooter was triggered from afar.

While a Ukrainian source earlier attributed Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such assertions are rarely formally acknowledged as a matter of official stance.

Hostilities has been marked by covert operations moving into the heart of the Russian capital.

The investigation into General Sarvarov's death continues to be underway.