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Car Bomb Kills Senior Russian General Yaroslav Moskalik Near Moscow

Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik was killed by a car bomb in Balashikha, raising concerns about escalating violence against Russian military leaders amid ongoing diplomatic talks.

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A car bomb in Balashikha, near Moscow, killed Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik, a top Russian military officer, on Friday. The explosion, caused by a homemade device equivalent to over 300 grams of TNT, raises alarms about targeted attacks against military officials following the previous assassination of another general in December. Russian officials suggested potential involvement by Ukrainian services, which has not been confirmed by Ukraine. The incident occurred just before U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff's diplomatic meeting with President Putin, emphasizing the volatile atmosphere amid ongoing Ukraine-Russia negotiations.

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Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik was the deputy head of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, a key leadership role in military strategy[1][3].

The bomb was a homemade device containing shrapnel and equivalent to over 300 grams of TNT, planted in a Volkswagen Golf near his residence[2][3].

The attack resembles the December 2024 killing of General Igor Kirillov via explosive device, which Ukrainian security sources later claimed responsibility for[3].

The blast occurred as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin to discuss a Ukraine peace plan, highlighting tensions during negotiations[2][3].

As of the reported details, Ukraine has not confirmed involvement, though Russian officials suggested possible Ukrainian service links without evidence[3].

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