Police officers killed in explosion in Moscow | EUROtoday

As of: December 24, 2025 4:01 p.m

For the second time this week, an explosion has rocked the Russian capital. Authorities stated two law enforcement officials and one other man had been killed. According to investigators, an explosive system was detonated.

According to Russian authorities, two law enforcement officials and an unknown individual had been killed in an explosion in Moscow. According to the Serious Crime Investigation Committee, “an explosive device was detonated” when law enforcement officials approached a suspicious individual early within the morning.

According to witnesses, the explosion occurred at round 1:30 a.m. native time. Many law enforcement officials might be seen in photographs on Russian tv. Investigators examined the cordoned off crime scene. The background continues to be unclear.

Several incidents for the reason that begin of the Ukraine struggle

The “elimination” of the law enforcement officials was welcomed by Ukrainian army intelligence (HUR) circles, the AFP information company reported. They fought in Ukraine and “tortured Ukrainian prisoners of war.” However, involvement within the assault was not confirmed. Accordingly, the assault was carried out by a “local.” There was initially no details about this from the Russian facet.

The incident apparently occurred close to the location the place a high-ranking member of the Russian General Staff was killed by a automotive bomb on Monday. According to Russian investigators, Ukraine might have been behind the assault on General Fanil Sarvarov.

Since the Russian offensive in Ukraine started in February 2022, a number of Russians related to the army operation have been killed in explosive assaults in Russia. Kyiv has claimed duty for among the assaults.

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