Explosion in Moscow echoes past attacks
In Moscow, a mysterious explosion occurred in a residential building, resulting in one death and four injuries. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In the northwestern part of Moscow, an explosion occurred in a residential building, as confirmed by the Russian agency TASS. The explosion led to one death and four injuries. Among the injured is Armen Sarkisyan, a high-ranking member of a pro-Russian paramilitary group from the Donetsk region in Ukraine. According to unofficial information, as a result of the explosion, Sarkisyan lost his left leg and is in a coma.
Explosion in Moscow: What is known?
According to the Reuters agency, the explosion was caused by a bomb that detonated when a man accompanied by bodyguards was entering the building. Earlier, the Russian agency Ria Novosti had reported that an "unidentified device" was involved. Emergency services and officers from the Federal National Guard Service of Russia are currently at the scene.
Telegram channels have released footage from the scene, showing the damage at the Alye Parusa residential complex. Despite the severe damage, there is no threat of the building collapsing.
Investigation ongoing
The investigation into the explosion is being conducted by the Moscow prosecutor's office. Ukrainian authorities have not yet commented on the incident. The Reuters agency reminded that a similar incident occurred in December, when a bomb exploded outside a residential building in Moscow, killing Russian General Igor Kirillov. Ukraine claimed responsibility for organizing the attack at that time.
Emergency services and ambulances are present at the site. Investigators are trying to determine who might have been the target of the attack and what the motives were. These events raise many questions and speculations, and media around the world are closely following the developments.
Source: Ria Novosti, TASS, Reuters
