Russian officer killed in bombing in St. Petersburg. Bomb exploded in his car

A car explosion occurred in the Szuszary neighborhood of St. Petersburg, killing a Russian military officer and injuring two others. The explosive device was attached to the vehicle and detonated remotely as the officer was leaving his residence. The incident has prompted a criminal investigation by the Russian Investigative Committee. This attack follows a similar incident in August, where another officer was killed in a car explosion. Authorities are currently searching for the individual responsible for planting the explosive device.

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