Russian colonel killed in St Petersburg: explosive device placed under car

Explosion on Kolpinsky Shosse

A car explosion occurred in St Petersburg, in which a Russian military officer was present. The deceased was identified as a colonel, while a member of his family sustained injuries.

Circumstances of the incident

According to data from Russian social media channels, an explosive device was attached to the underside of the vehicle. The remote detonation took place at the moment the car was leaving the courtyard.