Two Police Officers Killed in Explosion in Moscow
– Incident Overview: In a tragic turn of events, three people—including two police officers—lost their lives in an explosion in Moscow, according to Russian authorities.
– Sequence of Events: The incident occurred when two traffic police officers noticed a suspicious individual near a police vehicle on Yeletskaya Street. As they approached the suspect to carry out an arrest, an explosive device was detonated.
– Details of the Casualties: The officers, identified as Ilya Klimanov, 24, and Maxim Gorbunov, 25, were tragically killed in the blast. Reports suggest that the suspect may also have died in the explosion, although this has not been officially confirmed.
– Context of the Explosion: The blast site is notably close to where Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car bombing just days prior. Sarvarov, who died from an explosive device planted under a vehicle, was heading the armed forces’ operational training department and was the third military official to be killed in similar attacks in the last year.
– Investigation Update: Svetlana Petrenko, spokesperson for the Investigative Committee, announced that a criminal case is underway in Moscow regarding an attempt on the lives of traffic police officers.
– Claims of Responsibility: Sources from Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) indicated that the attack may have been a local resident’s response against the Kremlin’s aggressive policies. They claimed that a man threw an explosive package through the car window, causing the deadly explosion. Additionally, these sources stated that the two officers killed had allegedly participated in hostilities against Ukraine and were involved in the torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
– Eyewitness Accounts: A nearby resident, Alexander, recounted, There was an explosion. It was a loud bang—like with the car a few days ago.
– Speculation on Links: Following these incidents, Russian authorities suggested a potential connection to Ukraine, although they did not provide evidence to support this claim. Ukraine has not confirmed involvement in Sarvarov’s death, leaving the links between the two explosions unclear.
This incident underscores the escalating tensions and violence in the region, illustrating the ongoing conflict and its grave consequences. As investigations continue, the safety of law enforcement personnel remains a pressing concern in Moscow.