US EditionMoscow Blast Near Site of General's Killing Leaves 3 Dead, Including 2 Police Officers
Three people, including two traffic police officers, died in a bomb explosion near the site of a senior Russian general’s assassination, amid ongoing investigations and suspicions of Ukrainian involvement.
- On December 24, 2025, Russia's Investigative Committee said two traffic police officers and one person standing nearby were killed in an overnight explosion on Yeletskaya Street, southern Moscow, as officers approached a "suspicious individual."
- Close to where Sarvarov died, the latest blast occurred near Yeletskaya Street, and investigators say similar attacks have targeted senior officers in the past year.
- Investigators said they are carrying out medical and explosive tests at the scene, with CCTV footage being reviewed and witnesses questioned after an explosion at around 1:30 am, officials said.
- The blast has heightened security concerns in Moscow, prompting a large police presence with roads cordoned off as emergency services and security forces rushed to the scene.
- Amid a wider pattern of attacks since 2022, several reports said the alleged assailant may have been among the victims, and Kyiv had not commented on Monday's killing while Euronews and other outlets could not verify claims.
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Explosion in Moscow kills three people near site where Russian general died from car bomb
Investigative Committee spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko said two Moscow traffic police officers were among the three people killed in the latest explosion, which occurred after the pair approached a "suspicious individual."
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Russian authorities have not confirmed who is behind the fact; in the past they have blamed Ukraine for several incidents
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Several blasts were reported at the site where a car belonging to Russian Gen. Fanil Sarvarov was previously blown up in a parking lot. Residents of Moscow’s Orekhovo-Borisovo district said they heard at least two loud “pops” on Yeletskaya Street, according to Russian media. Here’s what is known so far. Two traffic police officers were killed and two others were wounded. Later, Russian media said a third body had been found and was initially bel…
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