By A dramatic car bombing in Moscow has reportedly targeted Andrei Torgashov, a 50-year-old senior Russian military commander, in what authorities suspect may be a retaliatory strike linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The incident, which occurred on Sinyavinskaya Street north of Moscow, has sparked conflicting reports and deepened the mystery surrounding the alleged assassination attempt.
Shocking footage captured the moment a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado exploded in a car park, reportedly as Torgashov entered the vehicle. The blast left the car in ruins, with witnesses rushing to assist the victims. Initial reports claimed that Torgashov, a military satellite communications commander with links to both the Ukraine war operations and Putin’s nuclear weapons arsenal, had his legs blown off in the explosion.
The incident is shrouded in confusion regarding the victim’s identity. While initial reports identified the victim as Andrei Torgashov, conflicting statements have emerged. Torgashov himself claimed in an audio recording that he was not involved and was at work during the incident. His wife also denied his involvement, suggesting another person was in the car. However, witness accounts describe pulling Torgashov and his wife from the wreckage, detailing severe injuries including the man’s feet being “torn off” and his body “all charred.”
Adding to the intrigue, Russian media reported the detention of suspected car bomber Yevgeny Serebryakov in Turkey after he fled from Moscow. The military significance of the target cannot be understated, as Torgashov is reportedly the deputy head of military unit 33790, the 89th Satellite Communications Centre of the Russian Armed Forces, crucial for maintaining secret military communications, including those related to the Ukraine war.
Some news outlets have suggested alternative theories, proposing that the attack might have targeted a different colonel in the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, also affiliated with the GRU military intelligence agency. Russian authorities, including Police Major-General Irina Volk, have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances of the crime and identify those responsible.
This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and potential for behind-enemy-lines attacks related to the Ukraine conflict. It also underscores the complexities and risks faced by high-ranking military officials in Russia’s current geopolitical climate. As investigations continue, the true target and motivations behind this brazen attack in the heart of Moscow remain shrouded in mystery, reflecting the opaque nature of military and intelligence operations in the region.
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