Russian General Killed By Car Bomb In Moscow, Marks 3rd Top Officer Assassinated In A Year

A Russian general, Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow, marking the third such assassination of a high-ranking defense official in a year. The bomb detonated under his car, causing severe damage and eventually leading to his death. The attack occurred near apartment blocks, the scene of which was captured on video. President Putin was immediately informed of the general's death. Sarvarov's experience included participation in past conflicts in regions like Ossetia-Ingush, Chechnya, and Syria. The investigation is exploring potential links to Ukrainian intelligence services. This assassination joins a series of high-profile killings, including the deaths of Darya Dugina, Igor Kirillov, and Yaroslav Moskalik. These attacks often involve car bombs or explosions, like the earlier cafe bombing that killed Vladlen Tatarsky. Western intelligence agencies, like the CIA and MI6, are also suspected of involvement, although concrete evidence is lacking. The incidents highlight the ongoing nature of covert warfare and targeted killings associated with the war.