Car bomb kills Russian general near Moscow, investigation ongoing
General Jarosław Moskalik died on Friday, April 25, 2025, as a result of a car explosion in Balashikha, a city located about 14 kilometres east of Moscow. According to "The Moscow Times," the military officer died due to a car bomb explosion. The network circulated recordings of the event.
As reported by "The Moscow Times," Gen. Jarosław Moskalik was killed in the explosion of a car that occurred on April 25 in Balashikha, about 14 kilometres from Moscow. Information about the preliminary findings regarding the victim of the explosion was conveyed in a statement by the spokeswoman of the Russian Investigative Committee.
Preliminary findings indicate that the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device filled with shrapnel, the agency announced, as quoted by "The Moscow Times." Actions are being conducted at the scene to determine the circumstances of the incident. Police have reported that an investigation has been launched into the murder and illegal trafficking of explosives.
A Russian general is dead. Recordings circulate online
Recordings have appeared online that allegedly show the aftermath of the attack. They depict a car in flames under one of the residential buildings. Loud sirens can be heard in the background.
Initially, Russian media reported that the parked car exploded due to a gas leak. Surveillance camera footage that appeared online showed a massive explosion near a residential block as a pedestrian passed by.
A Russian general is dead. Who was Jarosław Moskalik?
"The Moscow Times" reports that Gen. Jarosław Moskalik, 59 years old, served as the deputy head of the Main Operational Directorate of the Russian General Staff. This directorate is responsible for planning military operations and overseeing combat readiness.
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many military officers, pro-Russian activists, or Ukrainian deserters have been targeted for attacks. Recall that in December, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his assistant died while leaving a residential building in Moscow when an explosive device attached to a nearby electric scooter detonated.
