Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say

Published: 12/22/2025
Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say
Russian general Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car bombing in Moscow, allegedly involving Ukrainian intelligence services, according to Russia's Investigative Committee. Sarvarov, head of the armed forces' operational training department, died from injuries sustained in the explosion. The committee is investigating the incident as murder and illegal trafficking of explosives, with officials working at the scene in southern Moscow. Sarvarov, 56, had participated in various conflicts and led operations in Syria.