An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself

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An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself

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In Moscow early Tuesday, an attacker detonated an explosive device near the Savyolovsky Train Station, killing himself and a police officer. The incident, which occurred just after midnight, also injured two other officers who were subsequently hospitalized. According to Moscow's Interior Ministry, the assailant approached a traffic police vehicle before detonating the device. Russia's Investigative Committee has launched an investigation into the attack. The attacker's identity, motives, and further details remain unknown. The bombing occurred on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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