Blast in Moscow Kills Russian Army Lieutenant General
Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation and are actively searching for those responsible.
Moscow: A deadly explosion in southeastern Moscow has claimed the lives of two men, including Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia’s Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defence Forces (NBC). The blast occurred near the entrance of a residential building on Ryazansky Prospekt, as confirmed by Russia’s Investigative Committee.
Eyewitnesses and law enforcement sources report that the explosion, believed to have been caused by an improvised explosive device (IED), rocked the area, causing significant structural damage to the building. Video footage from the scene shows shattered windows, damaged brickwork, and debris scattered across the sidewalk. The bodies of two men, reportedly covered in rubble, could be seen lying near the building’s entrance, with blood pooling nearby.
Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation and are actively searching for those responsible. Medical teams, bomb experts, and investigators are present at the scene to assess the cause and ensure public safety.
The death of Lt Gen Igor Kirillov marks a significant development, as he was a high-ranking official leading critical national defence operations. The Russian Investigative Committee has refrained from providing further details at this stage.
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As the investigation unfolds, this incident raises questions regarding security in Moscow and the possible motives behind the attack.
