ALBAWABA- An explosion in southern Moscow killed three people on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, including two traffic police officers and a civilian, Russian authorities said.
The blast occurred on Yasenevaya Street as officers approached a suspicious vehicle, triggering an explosive device planted inside the car, according to the Investigative Committee.
The driver of the vehicle, believed to be the third fatality, died at the scene. Two additional officers were wounded and taken to hospital. A criminal investigation has been opened, and no group has claimed responsibility.
The incident occurred just days after a separate car bombing in the same area on December 22 that killed Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior Russian military official linked to logistics for the war in Ukraine.
Russian officials have blamed Ukrainian intelligence for that attack, viewing it as part of a broader campaign of targeted strikes.
Wednesday’s blast adds to a growing list of security incidents inside Russia as the war with Ukraine approaches its fourth year. Moscow has reported a rise in alleged sabotage operations in 2025, including drone attacks and covert actions targeting infrastructure and officials.
While there is no evidence directly linking Ukraine to the latest explosion, its timing and location have fueled speculation. Ukrainian authorities have denied involvement in some past incidents while acknowledging responsibility for others, describing them as wartime operations.
Russian state media, meanwhile, has labeled such attacks as terrorism, amid warnings of further escalation as the conflict continues.
