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General killed in Moscow car bomb attack

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Posted Jun 10, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-10-1900
General killed in Moscow car bomb attack

A general was killed in Moscow on Tuesday, June 9, in a car bomb attack, confirmed by the Kremlin. This is the latest in a series of security breaches targeting high-ranking officials.

A general was killed in Moscow on Tuesday, June 9, in a car bomb attack, an incident confirmed by the Kremlin. This explosion marks the latest in a series of security breaches, following four previous assassinations or attempts targeting high-ranking officials. The attack occurs despite President Vladimir Putin's earlier directives for an end to security "failures" and repeated requests from senior military leadership for strengthened protective measures. The ongoing incidents challenge the security demands made by the Kremlin.

Sources: Le Monde

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