Bomb attack in St. Petersburg. Russian commander dead

A bomb explosion in St. Petersburg targeted a high-ranking Russian military officer, resulting in his death. The incident occurred on November 12, with the explosive device attached to the vehicle and detonated remotely. The victim, a 51-year-old colonel from the 6th Army, was reportedly alone in his car when the blast occurred. Local authorities have identified a suspect who fled Russia after allegedly tracking the officer for a month. This attack follows a similar incident in August involving another officer from the same military unit.

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