A bomb exploded in the lobby of a luxury apartment block in Moscow, killing at least one person and injuring four others. The target of the attack was Armen Sarkisyan, a senior pro-Russian paramilitary leader from eastern Ukraine, who later died in hospital from critical injuries. The bomb detonated as Sarkisyan entered the lobby of the complex, located near the Kremlin. Russian state media reported the blast as an assassination attempt, with Sarkisyan being accused of aiding Russia in the conflict in Donetsk, Ukraine. Investigations are ongoing to identify those responsible for ordering the attack.
Video footage showed significant damage to the lobby of the building, indicating the force of the explosion. In the past, Ukraine’s SBU security service described Sarkisyan as a “crime boss” in Donetsk, alleging his involvement in supporting illegal armed groups with supplies and forming a pro-Russian military unit. This incident follows a similar bombing in December that killed a Russian general in Moscow, with Ukraine claiming responsibility.
The motive behind the attack on Sarkisyan remains unclear, and there has been no immediate comment from Ukraine regarding the latest blast. Speculations suggest the involvement of rival factions or retaliation for Sarkisyan’s alleged role in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the plot and identify those responsible for the deadly attack in the heart of Moscow.
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