Russian colonel reportedly killed in car explosion near St. Petersburg

A Russian Air Force colonel was killed in a car explosion in Shushary, near St. Petersburg, on November 12. The Investigative Committee has opened a murder case as forensic specialists examine the scene. This incident is the second car bombing of a military officer in the area within three months, following the death of Major Sergei Sechkov in August. Russian military personnel have been targeted in similar attacks, sometimes linked to Ukrainian operations.