Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bomb
A high-ranking Russian general named Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car bomb explosion in Moscow.
The bomb went off as he was driving his car.
Russian investigators think that Ukrainian special forces might be responsible.
This is not the first time something like this has happened.
There have been other attacks on Russian military officials in the past.
The investigation is still ongoing, and no one has officially claimed responsibility yet.
Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed by a car bomb in southern Moscow on December 22, 2025.
The bomb exploded under his Kia Sorento at 06:55 Moscow time (0355 GMT) as he left a parking space.
Russian investigators suspect Ukrainian special services may be behind the attack.
This incident follows several high-profile attacks on Russian military officials in recent years.
Investigations are ongoing, and no immediate comment has been received from Ukraine.
- Who
- Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff's army operational training directorate
- What
- Car bomb explosion
- When
- December 22, 2025, at 06:55 Moscow time (0355 GMT)
- Where
- Southern Moscow, Russia
- Why
- Suspected involvement of Ukrainian special services; motive not explicitly stated
Russian Authorities
Ukrainian Military Intelligence
Responsibility for the Attack
Russian Authorities
Suspect Ukrainian special services of orchestrating the attack.
Ukrainian Military Intelligence
Ukrainian military intelligence has claimed responsibility for several similar attacks.
- Victim
- Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov
- Location
- Southern Moscow, Russia
- Time of Explosion
- 06:55 Moscow time (0355 GMT)
- Vehicle
- Kia Sorento
- Suspected Perpetrators
- Ukrainian special services
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
- Previous Incidents
- Similar attacks in April 2025, December 2024, April 2023, August 2022
Sources
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