Russian military killed by explosive under car in Saint Petersburg
A Russian military officer was killed by an explosive device detonated under his car in southern Saint Petersburg. The incident occurred early this morning as he was leaving his home. The explosive was remotely triggered, and while a bus with around forty passengers was also affected, no injuries were reported. Authorities have launched an investigation into the explosion. This attack is part of a series of assaults on Russian military personnel since the onset of the war in Ukraine, with Russia blaming Ukraine for these incidents. Previous attacks have resulted in casualties among military officers in various locations, including a lieutenant colonel in August.
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