Feb 24 • 05:03 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

A police officer was killed in an explosion at Moscow's train station

An explosion at Savyolovo train station in Moscow resulted in the death of a police officer after an attacker detonated an explosive device near law enforcement personnel.

An explosion occurred at approximately 12:05 AM local time at Savyolovo railway station, a major transport hub in northern Moscow. The incident took place while several police officers were sitting in their patrol vehicle. According to a statement from the Ministry, the attacker approached the officers before detonating a bomb, resulting in severe damage to the patrol car but fortunately not igniting it. Both the assailant and the police officer were reported dead at the scene.

In the aftermath, local media reported images showing the patrol vehicle with shattered windows near the train tracks, indicating the severity of the explosion. Emergency response teams, including multiple ambulances, were dispatched to the area as police cordoned off the scene to investigate further. The Ministry initially stated that the perpetrator had fled, but subsequent reviews of surveillance footage revealed that the attacker was found deceased at the site.

This tragic incident raises concerns over safety at public transport hubs in Moscow. Given Savyolovo's role as a central railway station, incidents like this could have wider implications, potentially affecting public confidence in security measures and travel safety. Investigations will likely focus on the motives behind the attack and whether it poses a broader threat to law enforcement in the region.

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