Russian military officer dies in car explosion in Saint Petersburg

A Russian military officer died in a car explosion in Saint Petersburg, prompting a homicide investigation. This incident is part of a series of attacks on Russian military personnel since the Ukraine conflict escalated in February 2022. The investigation is ongoing as authorities examine the explosion site. Ukrainian intelligence services have been linked to several attacks against Russian military officials and pro-war figures. In recent years, numerous Russian generals and appointed officials in occupied Ukrainian territories have been targeted in bomb attacks.