A Russian military serviceman was killed when his car exploded in St Petersburg, officials and local reports said. The vehicle blast destroyed the car and resulted in the service member’s death.
The incident is the latest in a series of blasts that have targeted military personnel and others linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Such incidents have drawn attention to security risks inside Russia as the conflict in Ukraine continues to reverberate domestically.
Details about the circumstances of the explosion, including its cause and any possible perpetrators, have not been disclosed publicly. It was not immediately clear whether investigators had identified a motive or established a timeline of events leading up to the blast.
Analysts and observers monitoring developments across Russia say these kinds of attacks have fuelled concern about the safety of individuals associated with the war effort and the potential for further violence. Authorities are expected to provide additional information as investigations proceed.