In a shocking incident that has rattled the heart of Moscow, Armen Sargsyan, the commander of the "Arbat" battalion, succumbed to injuries sustained in a residential building explosion. Initial reports from Russian media reveal that Sargsyan suffered severe wounds in the Monday morning blast and was helicoptered to a nearby hospital, where he was placed in intensive care but later died.
Pro-Russia Militant Leader Dies in Moscow Explosion
Pro-Russia Militant Leader Dies in Moscow Explosion
Armen Sargsyan, a leading figure in Ukraine's pro-Russian paramilitary movement, has been killed in a Moscow blast.
The explosion occurred in the entrance hall of a residential complex located 12 kilometers from the Kremlin. Witnesses reported significant damage to the building, with debris littering the area. In addition to Sargsyan, several others were reported injured, including one of his bodyguards, with local sources hinting that another casualty may have occurred.
Ukraine has yet to provide an official response to the incident. Sargsyan had been labeled a "crime boss" by Ukraine's security service, which had implicated him in recruiting prisoners for combat in the ongoing conflict and noted that an international warrant for his arrest had been issued in 2014 for alleged murders in Kyiv. TASS quoted a law enforcement source suggesting that the assassination was premeditated and those responsible are currently under investigation.
Residents near the site expressed alarm, with one individual recounting their fears following the explosion due to the strong security measures in place at the building. Sargsyan, hailing from the Donetsk region, had previously led a notable deployment in the ongoing geopolitical crisis. His death marks a critical moment in the continued tensions surrounding the conflict between Ukraine and pro-Russian factions.
This incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks linked to figures supporting Russia's military actions in Ukraine, highlighting the precarious situation and the rising dangers faced by such individuals amidst escalating hostilities.
Ukraine has yet to provide an official response to the incident. Sargsyan had been labeled a "crime boss" by Ukraine's security service, which had implicated him in recruiting prisoners for combat in the ongoing conflict and noted that an international warrant for his arrest had been issued in 2014 for alleged murders in Kyiv. TASS quoted a law enforcement source suggesting that the assassination was premeditated and those responsible are currently under investigation.
Residents near the site expressed alarm, with one individual recounting their fears following the explosion due to the strong security measures in place at the building. Sargsyan, hailing from the Donetsk region, had previously led a notable deployment in the ongoing geopolitical crisis. His death marks a critical moment in the continued tensions surrounding the conflict between Ukraine and pro-Russian factions.
This incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks linked to figures supporting Russia's military actions in Ukraine, highlighting the precarious situation and the rising dangers faced by such individuals amidst escalating hostilities.
