Russian Lieutenant Colonel Killed in Car Explosion in St. Petersburg
A Russian military lieutenant colonel was killed after an explosion ripped through a vehicle in St. Petersburg’s Sushary neighbourhood, according to local reports. The blast occurred near a supermarket at about 10 a.m. The officer’s wife, who was also in the car, was seriously injured. Preliminary reports suggest an improvised explosive device detonated inside the vehicle. Authorities had not issued an immediate statement on the incident. The attack comes as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, with repeated reports of strikes and attacks involving military personnel.
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