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What happened to the Russian general?

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Russian General Fanil Savarov (also referred to as Fanil Seroverov) was killed in Moscow when an explosive device detonated under his car. Russian investigators suspect possible Ukrainian involvement, but Ukraine has not commented. The attack is part of a series of assassinations targeting Russian military figures since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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  • Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow 7s
  • Investigators suspect possible Ukrainian involvement 29s
  • Ukraine has not commented on the incident 38s
  • Series of assassinations since 2022 invasion 49s
  • Killing occurs amid ongoing peace negotiations 59s

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CBS News
17 hours ago
Russian general killed in car explosion

General Fanil Savarov, a member of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff, was killed by an explosive device placed under his car in Moscow, according to Russian investigators.

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20 hours ago
Top Russian general killed in apparent car bomb explosion in Moscow

Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Seroverov, head of the Armed Forces Operational Training Department, was killed Monday morning in Moscow by an explosive device planted under his car.

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