A senior Russian general, Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car explosion in southern Moscow, with investigators probing potential links to Ukrainian special forces. This incident follows a series of targeted attacks on Russian military officials since the onset of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022, including the deaths of General Yaroslav Moskalik and Igor Kirillov in similar circumstances. Ukraine has been accused of orchestrating these high-profile assaults, which signify an escalating tension between the two nations and highlight the vulnerabilities of Russian military leadership within its borders. These developments may impact Russia’s operational security and strategic posture as it continues its military engagements in Ukraine.