A bomb explosion in Moscow on March 6, 2024, resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including two police officers. The incident occurred near the location where Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed two days earlier by a car bomb, which Russian authorities attributed to Ukrainian intelligence operations. This marks another violent episode in a series of targeted attacks against high-ranking military figures and supporters of the war in Ukraine.
According to the Russian State Investigative Committee, the explosion happened when officers approached a man exhibiting suspicious behavior. The device detonated, killing both officers and a third individual, whose identity has not yet been disclosed. The committee has initiated criminal proceedings concerning the murder of law enforcement officials and the illicit trafficking of explosives.
Residents in the vicinity reported a loud bang, reminiscent of the earlier car bombing that claimed General Sarvarov’s life. One local resident, identified as Alexander, described the explosion as a significant disturbance: “It was a loud bang – like with the car a few days ago.” Another resident, Roza, recounted being awakened by the noise, stating that the entire building shook from the blast.
Unofficial reports from Russian Telegram channels suggested that the individual responsible for the bombing died in the explosion, detonating the device as officers approached. These claims remain unverified by independent sources.
The blast occurred close to the site where Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, who headed the Russian General Staff’s army operational training directorate, was killed on March 4, 2024. Russian officials have publicly accused Ukraine of orchestrating the attack on Sarvarov, although there has been no official response from Ukrainian authorities regarding the latest incident.
Following General Sarvarov’s assassination, the Ukrainian website Myrotvorets updated its database to include the general, labeling him as “liquidated.” This website is known for listing individuals it identifies as war criminals or traitors.
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has persisted for nearly four years, has seen a series of high-profile assassinations targeting military and political figures. As tensions escalate, the implications of these attacks continue to reverberate across the region, raising concerns about security and stability.
As investigations into the recent bombing unfold, the potential for further violence remains a pressing reality in Moscow and beyond. Authorities are likely to intensify security measures as they seek to prevent additional incidents in a conflict that has already claimed numerous lives.
