MOSCOW — A second fatal explosion rocked the Russian capital on Wednesday, claiming three lives just 48 hours after a high-ranking Russian general was assassinated in the same vicinity.
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The blast occurred when two police officers intercepted a man acting suspiciously. According to Russia’s State Investigative Committee:
- The Victims: Both responding officers were killed in the line of duty.
- The Third Fatality: While official sources haven’t named the third victim, unofficial Telegram channels report the suspect died while detonating the device as the officers closed in.
- The Legal Response: Authorities have launched criminal investigations into the murder of law enforcement and the illegal trafficking of explosives.
A Pattern of Targeted Violence
The explosion took place near the site where Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed by a car bomb on Monday. Sarvarov served as the head of the Russian General Staff’s army operational training directorate.
While Ukraine has not officially claimed responsibility for either of this week’s blasts, the context suggests a widening campaign:
- Russian Accusations: Moscow has directly blamed Ukrainian intelligence for the General’s assassination.
- The “Liquidated” List: Myrotvorets, an unofficial Ukrainian database tracking “war criminals,” updated Sarvarov’s profile to reflect he had been “liquidated.”
- Historical Context: These events are the latest in a series of targeted hits against military leadership and pro-war figures during the nearly four-year conflict.
Local Impact
The pre-dawn explosion caused panic among local residents. One witness, Alexander, told Reuters the blast was a “loud bang” reminiscent of the car bombing days earlier. Another resident reported that the force of the explosion was strong enough to shake her entire apartment building.
