The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has launched a criminal investigation into an attempt on the lives of law enforcement officers following a fatal explosion on Yeletskaya Street earlier today.
Two traffic police officers identified a suspicious individual near a patrol vehicle. As the officers approached to detain the suspect, an explosive device was detonated. The blast resulted in the deaths of both officers and a third individual, believed to be the perpetrator.
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An overnight explosion on Yeletskaya Street in southern Moscow killed two traffic police officers and a third person after officers approached a “suspicious” individual near their patrol car and an explosive device detonated. The blast occurred near… pic.twitter.com/XhcGeH6l6g
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs has identified the deceased officers as:
- Ilya Klimanov, 24
- Maxim Gorbunov, 25
“This was a targeted, cowardly attack on young officers performing their duty to ensure the safety of Moscow’s citizens,” said spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko. “A criminal case has been opened, and specialized investigators are working to determine the origin of the device and any potential links to external terrorist organizations.”
Authorities are investigating potential connections between today’s blast and the car bombing on Monday that killed Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov. Security measures across the capital have been heightened as forensic teams process the scene.
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The Investigative Committee will ensure that all individuals involved in the planning or execution of this act are brought to justice.
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