Three people, including two police officers, killed in a Moscow explosion near Yeletskaya Street. Investigation underway, links to recent attacks suspected.

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Moscow Explosion: Two Police Officers and Suspect Killed in Blast

In a tragic incident on Yeletskaya Street, Moscow explosion claimed the lives of three individuals, including two traffic police officers, according to Russian authorities.

Details of the Moscow Explosion Incident

On Yeletskaya Street in Moscow, two traffic police officers—named by Russian media as Ilya Klimanov, 24, and Maxim Gorbunov, 25—approached a suspicious individual when an explosive device suddenly detonated. Reports suggest the third fatality was the suspect, yet official confirmation is pending.

The blast occurred near the scene where Senior Russian General Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a targeted car bombing just days earlier. General Sarvarov headed the armed forces’ operational training department and was the third military official killed in bomb attacks in Moscow over the past year.

Ongoing Criminal Investigation

Svetlana Petrenko, spokesperson for the Investigative Committee, announced via Telegram that a criminal case has been launched to investigate the attempt on the officers’ lives. Initial information indicates an explosive package was thrown into a police vehicle, causing the deadly Moscow explosion.

Possible Motives and Context

According to Ukrainian military intelligence sources, a local Moscow resident eliminated two law enforcement officers as a protest against the Kremlin’s aggressive policies. It was reported to the BBC that the man “threw an explosive package through the car window, causing an explosion.”

The same sources allege that the officers had participated in hostilities against Ukraine and were involved in the torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war. Two additional people suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized.

Reaction and Witness Accounts

Local resident Alexander described the Moscow explosion to Reuters as “a loud bang—like with the car a few days ago.” Russia has pointed to potential Ukrainian involvement in recent blasts, although no substantial evidence has been provided and Ukraine has not commented on General Sarvarov’s death.

Are the Moscow Explosions Connected?

There is currently no confirmed link between the two recent Moscow explosions, though the proximity in time and location raises significant concerns for security agencies.

General Sarvarov’s death marks an escalation in targeted attacks against Russian security and military officials in the capital. For a historical overview of similar incidents, visit our Moscow Security Events Archive.

For more details and updates, refer to the BBC’s full coverage of the Moscow explosion.

Official information regarding the investigation can also be tracked via the Russian Investigative Committee.