Russian lieutenant colonel killed in St. Petersburg car explosion
No suspect has been identified yet following the blast in Pushkinsky, which also injured the victim's wife.
Quick Look
- A lieutenant colonel was killed in a car explosion in St.
- Petersburg, Russia.
- The blast occurred in Pushkinsky when the ignition was turned on, injuring the victim's wife.
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Why It Matters
Russia has seen a series of assassinations targeting senior military officials and others linked to the war effort.
A lieutenant colonel was killed in a car explosion in Russia's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, on Thursday.
Russia's Investigative Committee said the blast occurred in Pushkinsky on the southern outskirts of the city. Neighborhoods in the area are known to house Russian military personnel.
Local media suggest the car exploded when the driver turned on the ignition. The victim's wife was also in the car and was rushed to a hospital after the blast.
No suspect immediately identified
Authorities did not immediately name a suspect, and no group has claimed responsibility.
Russia has seen a series of assassinations targeting senior military officials and others linked to the war effort.
On August 5, the director of a drone factory was badly wounded and his driver was killed when their car exploded outside the tech hub of Yekaterinburg. Days earlier, on August 1, a bomb at an upscale Italian restaurant in Moscow killed five people, including the bomber.
Russia has blamed Ukraine for the attacks. Kyiv has claimed responsibility for some of them while denying involvement in others.
Open Questions
- Who planted the explosive device?
- Will official blame be formally assigned to Ukraine?
