Russian General Dies in Moscow Explosion
Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of the Troops of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defence of the Russian armed forces, has died as a result of an explosion in Moscow, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.
Incident Details
Earlier in the day, the Russian Investigative Committee said it had opened a criminal case in connection with an incident on Ryazanskiy Prospekt in Moscow, which resulted in the deaths of two men.
According to the investigation, on the morning of December 17, an explosive device, planted in a scooter parked next to the entrance of a residential building, was detonated on Ryazanskiy Prospekt in Moscow. As a result of the incident, the head of the radiation, chemical and biological defence troops of the armed forces of Russia, Igor Kirillov, and his assistant were killed.
Investigation and Forensic Analysis
Investigators and forensic experts were working at the site of the explosion in southeastern Moscow, the committee added.
The power of the explosive device amounted to about 200 grams (0.4 pounds) in TNT equivalent, an emergency services spokesperson told RIA Novosti.
According to preliminary information, about 200 grams of TNT were used in the explosion on Ryazanskiy Prospekt, the spokesperson said.
Aftermath of the Explosion
The blast wave shattered the windows in the house opposite to where the bomb went off. The courtyard was cordoned off while investigators were on site on Tuesday morning, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported. A resident of the house, near which the blast occurred, told RIA Novosti she heard a loud bang at 6:12 a.m. (03:12 GMT).
Conclusion
The incident has raised concerns about the security measures in place in Moscow, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the explosion.
FAQs
Q: Who was Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov?
A: Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov was the head of the Troops of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defence of the Russian armed forces.
Q: What was the cause of the explosion?
A: The explosion was caused by an explosive device planted in a scooter parked next to the entrance of a residential building.
Q: How many people were killed in the explosion?
A: Two people were killed in the explosion, including Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov and his assistant.
Q: What is the investigation looking into?
A: The investigation is looking into the circumstances surrounding the explosion, including the identity of the perpetrator and the motive behind the attack.