A deadly explosion has rocked central Moscow, resulting in the fatalities of three individuals, including two traffic police officers. The incident occurred on Yeletskaya Street when officers identified a suspicious individual near a police vehicle. According to an official statement from Russia’s Investigative Committee, the suspect detonated an explosive device during attempted apprehension procedures, instantly killing both officers and a nearby civilian bystander.
This violent event marks the second security breach in Russia’s capital within a 48-hour period, following Monday’s car bombing that claimed the life of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a high-ranking military official. In that prior incident, an explosive device had been strategically planted beneath the vehicle prior to detonation.
Svetlana Petrenko, spokesperson for the Investigative Committee, confirmed via Telegram that authorities have initiated a criminal investigation into what is being treated as a targeted attempt on the lives of law enforcement personnel. The consecutive attacks suggest a potential escalation of militant activities within Moscow’s city limits, raising serious concerns about public safety and security preparedness.
Security forces have cordoned off the explosion site as forensic experts continue evidence collection and analysis. While no group has yet claimed responsibility for either attack, the methodology indicates possible coordination between perpetrators. The Russian government has vowed to pursue those responsible with the full extent of counterterrorism measures.