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A bomb blast in Moscow, Russia, killed two police officers and a civilian on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The explosion occurred near the site where a high-ranking Russian General, Lt. General Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car bombing earlier in the week. Police officers Ilya Klimanov and Maxim Gorbunov were killed when they approached a suspicious individual who detonated an explosive device. The identity of the bomber is being investigated, with suspicion falling on a possible link to the Ukrainian secret service. This incident coincides with a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks across multiple Russian regions.
News Article:
Moscow Rocked by Second Bombing in Days, Police Officers Among Dead
MOSCOW – The Russian capital was rocked by another bombing on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, just days after a high-ranking General was assassinated in a car bombing. This time, two police officers and a civilian were killed in an explosion near Yeletskaya Street.
According to Russian news agency RIA Novosti, the incident occurred when police lieutenants Ilya Klimanov, 24, and Maxim Gorbunov, 25, approached a suspicious individual near their police car. The individual then detonated an explosive device, killing all three.
The blast site is close to the location where Lt. General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff’s army operational training directorate, was killed on Monday by a car bomb.
Authorities are working to identify the suspected bomber through DNA testing. NTV channel reported that police are examining surveillance footage and that the suspect may be linked to the Ukrainian secret service.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the officers who lost their lives in the line of duty,” a Moscow State Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson said. “All necessary assistance will be provided to their families.” Maxim Gorbunov is survived by his wife and nine-month-old daughter.
The incident comes amidst escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that air defense systems destroyed 172 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight.
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