Car Explosion Kills Driver in Moscow Suburb

Investigators say the blast was caused by an explosive device, raising questions about a recent pattern of killings of senior military and security figures near Moscow.

Overview

A car exploded in the eastern suburbs of Moscow on Tuesday morning, and investigators said the blast killed the vehicle's driver after an explosive device detonated.
Russian authorities have not publicly named the deceased, though early reports described him as a 62‑year‑old lieutenant general and other outlets have since published differing, unverified identifications.
Some independent Russian media have named Damir Davydov, a senior Defence Ministry missile and artillery official, as the possible victim but that claim has not been confirmed by investigators.
The incident follows a string of killings around Moscow since the start of the Ukraine war, including the April death of Deputy Chief of Staff Moskalik, which Russian officials later linked to a suspected Ukrainian operative.
State news agency TASS was the initial source for international wire reports and investigators have not released forensic details, motive, or any claim of responsibility as the probe continues.