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Russian serviceman killed in St. Petersburg car explosion
The blast, which also injured the serviceman's wife, is the latest in a series of attacks targeting military-linked personnel in Russia.
The short version
- A Russian serviceman was killed and his wife injured on Thursday when their car exploded on the outskirts of St. Petersburg.
- No suspects have been named and no group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
- The blast follows other recent explosions inside Russia, including an August 5 car bomb in Yekaterinburg and an August 1 restaurant bombing in Moscow.
Key facts
- The explosion occurred in the Pushkinsky suburb on the southern outskirts of St. Petersburg.[Associated Press · Deutsche Welle]
- The victim's wife was inside the vehicle during the blast and was subsequently hospitalized.[Associated Press · Deutsche Welle]
- Local media reported that the vehicle detonated when the driver turned on the ignition.[Deutsche Welle]
- No suspects have been identified by authorities, and no organization has claimed responsibility.[Associated Press · Deutsche Welle]
What remains uncertain
- The victim's identity and specific rank remain unconfirmed by officials, though local media reported him to be a lieutenant colonel while the Investigative Committee only identified him as a serviceman.[Associated Press · Deutsche Welle]
Sources
- Russian serviceman dies in car blast in St. PetersburgDeutsche Welle
- Russian serviceman killed in car bomb in St. Petersburg, officials sayAssociated Press