Russian lieutenant colonel killed in car bomb attack when he started the car
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Russian lieutenant colonel killed in car bomb attack when he started the car

SAPO Notícias28 August 2026 at 16:34

A Russian lieutenant colonel died following a bomb explosion when he started his car in St. Petersburg. The military officer was seriously injured and eventually died, according to initial reports that mentioned injuries.

The attack is part of a series of attacks that have targeted Russian military personnel and people linked to Russia's war against Ukraine. It is the latest in a series of attacks directed at figures associated with the conflict.

The article does not specify who is behind the attack nor does it provide more details about the victim's identity or the exact circumstances of the explosion. The incident occurred at a time when fighting continues on Ukrainian territory.

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