Car bomb reportedly kills Russian officer in St. Petersburg
An improvised explosive device detonated inside a car on Kolpinskoye Highway in St. Petersburg, according to the St. Petersburg-based news outlet Fontanka.
A car bomb detonated in St. Petersburg, reportedly killing a Russian officer and injuring his wife, according to local news outlet Fontanka. The victim was a lieutenant colonel who was in the car with his wife. Both lost their legs in the explosion, which occurred around 10 a.m. on August 27 near a Magnit store on Kolpinskoye Highway.
Witnesses reported the device went off as the serviceman and his wife were leaving their home. The area is known for its developments of housing for military personnel. Former Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited the region in 2010 for a similar purpose.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
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- Russian lieutenant colonel reportedly killed in car explosion in St Petersburg kyivindependent.com
- Russian ‘military’ officer killed, wife injured after car explodes in St Petersburg: Report hindustantimes.com
