Russian Military Lieutenant Colonel Reportedly Killed in Car Blast in St. Petersburg
A Russian military lieutenant colonel was killed and his wife seriously injured in a car blast in St. Petersburg on Thursday, according to Russian media. Investigators confirmed one death and opened a criminal probe, but described the incident as a vehicle fire.
A Russian military lieutenant colonel was reportedly killed in a car bomb explosion in St. Petersburg on Thursday, while his wife sustained serious injuries, according to the independent Russian news outlet Fontanka. The blast took place around 10 a.m. local time near a supermarket in the Sushary neighborhood, as reported. Russia's Investigative Committee later confirmed the fatality and the injured victim's hospitalization, but labeled the event as a "vehicle fire" and initiated a criminal investigation.
The officer's identity and military position have not been officially confirmed. Ukraine has conducted several targeted attacks on high-ranking Russian military and security officials since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, including numerous car bombings. Ukrainian officials have not yet commented on Thursday's incident.
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