Deadly Car Explosion in Moscow Claims Lives of Two Police Officers and Suspect

In a tragic incident in Moscow, two traffic police officers and a third individual have lost their lives due to a car explosion, as reported by Russia's investigative committee. The committee stated that an explosive device was detonated when the officers approached a suspicious person near their patrol vehicle on Yeletskaya Street, located in the southern part of the city. The explosion occurred around 1:30 AM local time, and officials have established a crime scene while reviewing CCTV footage to gather more evidence. Broadcast images from Russian television revealed an area cordoned off by police, indicating a significant emergency response. Witnesses described the blast as sudden and devastating, with reports indicating that the third victim was likely the individual responsible for planting the explosive device. This incident follows closely on the heels of another explosion that claimed the life of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the operational training directorate of the Russian military's general staff, just a short distance away. Sarvarov's vehicle exploded earlier in the week, leading to speculations of a possible assassination linked to Ukrainian intelligence services, although investigators have yet to determine a connection between these two alarming events. The military official’s death, described by Russian investigators as a probable assassination, has escalated demands from officials and pro-war advocates for immediate retribution against the responsible parties. This marks the third bombing in Moscow within the last year that has resulted in the deaths of senior Russian military officers involved in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Despite the growing tension, Ukrainian authorities have not claimed responsibility for the attack on Sarvarov. However, since the onset of the war, Ukrainian intelligence agencies have reportedly targeted numerous Russian military personnel and officials installed in occupied territories, accusing them of participating in war crimes. The specifics regarding clandestine Ukrainian resistance cells believed to be conducting these targeted assassinations and attacks on military objectives within Russia and its controlled regions remain shrouded in mystery. As the situation unfolds, it underscores the volatile climate in Moscow, where the repercussions of the war in Ukraine continue to impact both military personnel and civilians alike. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2 • Source 3 • Source 4 • Source 5