Coverage dated December 21, 2025

Moscow car bomb kills Russian general, investigators say

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

A car bomb killed a Russian general in Moscow early on Monday morning, the Investigative Committee of Russia said in a statement.

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Washington Examiner
Russian general assassinated in Moscow car bombing (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
A Russian general was assassinated in a car bombing in Moscow. Ukraine has conducted various surprise operations.
ABC 7 Chicago
Moscow car bomb kills Russian general, investigators say (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Dec 21, 2025
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
A car bomb killed a Russian general in Moscow early on Monday morning, the Investigative Committee of Russia said in a statement.
Deutsche Welle
Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
With senior Russian general Fanil Sarvarov dying in a Moscow car blast, Russia's federal investigators are looking into possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence services.
WMUR
Russian general killed in Moscow car blast (opens WMUR)
Published Dec 21, 2025
WMUR's feed description
A Russian general has been killed after an explosive device detonated under his car in Moscow.
The American Conservative
Senior Russian General Killed by Car Bomb in Moscow (opens The American Conservative)
Published Dec 21, 2025
The American Conservative's feed description
State of the Union: Ukraine has not commented on the assassination of Fanil Sarvarov.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Russian general killed by Moscow car bomb, in latest attack on top military officers (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Dec 21, 2025
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
By Svitlana Vlasova, Todd Symons, Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — A Russian general has been killed in a car bombing in Moscow, with officials pointing the
Fox News
Russian general killed by car bomb, third senior military leader killed this year (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Russian Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a Moscow car bombing as investigators suspect Ukrainian intelligence orchestrated the attack on the military training chief.
Newsweek
Russia general hit in Moscow car bomb attack (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Russian prosecutors are investigating whether Ukrainian intelligence services carried out the attack.
The Boston Globe
Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Dec 21, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff, died from his injuries, Svetlana Petrenko, official spokesperson for Russia’s Investigative Committee said.
PBS NewsHour
Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Dec 21, 2025
PBS NewsHour's feed description
Since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine nearly four years ago, Russian authorities have blamed Ukraine for several assassinations of military officers and public figures in Russia.
CBS News
Russian general killed by bomb under his car and Moscow says Ukraine may be behind it (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 21, 2025
CBS News's feed description
A Russian general was killed when a bomb detonated under his car in Moscow and investigators said Ukraine could be behind the attack.
Breitbart News
Russian General On Ukraine War Crime List Assassinated in Car Bombing (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Russian investigators are considering a link to Ukrainian military intelligence after a top Kremlin general was killed by car bomb on Monday.
Townhall
Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bombing. How Will This Impact Trump's Peace Deal Efforts? (opens Townhall)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Townhall's feed description
Russian General Fanil Sarvarov killed in a Moscow car bombing; implications for Trump's peace efforts.
New York Post
Russian general Fanil Sarvarov killed by bomb under his car in Moscow (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 21, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff, died from his injuries.
The Guardian
Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, say investigators (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 21, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Russia’s Investigative Committee says it is looking into whether Ukraine intelligence services were behind attack
Los Angeles Times
The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on Ukraine (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
On Monday, a Russian general was killed by a car bomb in Moscow, and investigators say they are looking into whether Ukraine was behind the attack. Ukraine has not yet commented on the death of Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov.
WSVN Miami
Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Dec 21, 2025
WSVN Miami's feed description
MOSCOW (AP) — A car bomb killed a Russian general on Monday, the third such killing of a senior military officer in a year. Investigators said Ukraine
NBC News
Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb, officials investigating any Ukraine role (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 21, 2025
NBC News's feed description
A Russian general was killed Monday after a bomb exploded under his car in Moscow, officials said.

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