Moscow policeman killed in bomb attack on Ukraine war anniversary

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 24, 2026 at 05:06 AM
Moscow policeman killed in bomb attack on Ukraine war anniversary

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On February 24, 2026, a bomb attack near Moscow's Savyolovsky train station killed a police officer and the attacker. The explosion occurred shortly after midnight, when the attacker approached a police car and detonated an explosive device. Two other officers were injured and are receiving medical treatment. Russian authorities have opened a criminal case and are investigating the incident, but have not yet released details about the assailant or a motive. The attack took place on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, amidst a series of recent attacks in Moscow. Images show significant damage to the police vehicle.

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