đ Share this article A top Russian Senior Officer Killed in the Russian Capital Incident, Authorities Report. Authoritative Image A high-ranking Russian army officer has been killed following an blast in Moscow, according to official statements. The attack took place on Monday morning when an IED placed beneath a vehicle was set off, causing the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov. Sarvarov was the head of the armed forces' unit responsible for operational readiness. The committee stated that one possible explanation involves the alleged involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services. To date, Ukraine has remained silent. Site of the Incident Personnel have been sent to the scene, which is understood to be in a southerly district of the capital. Media coverage indicate the detonation occurred in a car park near a residential building. History of Incidents Since the start of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine, a number of Russian military commanders have been subjected to assaults within Moscow. This new event comes after other serious incidents, for instance: 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 explosive hidden on a scooter was set off from a distance. While a Ukrainian source earlier connected Kirillov's death to Ukraine's security service, such claims are rarely formally acknowledged as a matter of standard practice. The war has witnessed clandestine operations moving into the streets of the Russian capital. The investigation into General Sarvarov's death remains active.