An explosive device in Moscow claimed the life of Russia's top nuclear defense official.
Officials confirmed the death of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov and his assistant in the blast.
On Tuesday in Moscow, an explosion resulted in the death of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the leader of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Forces, and his assistant.
According to The Associated Press, the Investigative Committee of Russia stated that an explosive device was placed in a scooter near a residential apartment block.
"Svetlana Petrenko, a spokeswoman for the RIC, stated that investigators, forensic experts, and operational services are currently working at the scene. The focus of their efforts is to conduct investigative and search activities in order to determine all the details surrounding this crime."
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