A Russian general has been killed in a car bomb attack in southern Moscow, with investigators saying Ukrainian special services may have been involved.
The explosion occurred on Monday as Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the army operational training directorate of Russia’s General Staff, was leaving a parking space at about 06:55 local time (03:55 GMT). The bomb detonated under the Kia Sorento he was driving.
Investigative Committee of Russia said Sarvarov died from his injuries adding that one line of inquiry was whether the bomb had been planted by Ukrainian special services.Ukraine has not commented.
Investigators released video footage showing the wrecked vehicle, with blood visible on the driver’s seat.
"The inspection of the scene is ongoing," said Svetlana Petrenko, a spokeswoman for the Investigative Committee. "Necessary examinations, including forensic and explosive analysis, will be ordered. Eyewitnesses are being questioned and security camera footage is being reviewed."
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