A lieutenant colonel from the Air Force and Air Defense forces was killed in a car bombing in St. Petersburg.

In St. Petersburg, as a result of the explosion of a passenger car on Kolpinskoye Highway in the village of Shushary perished A lieutenant colonel who served in the Air Force and Air Defense Forces. According to Telegram channel 112, the deceased officer was military pilot.

Details of the explosion on Kolpinskoye Highway

At the time of the explosive device's detonation, the officer was driving the vehicle, and his wife was in the passenger seat next to him. The device, either homemade or planted, detonated as the couple was driving away from their home. The powerful blast severed both their legs.

The soldier ultimately died from his injuries at the scene. His wife was rushed to the hospital and is currently in serious condition.

Law enforcement response

Consequently, emergency services and forensic experts quickly arrived at the scene. The Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for St. Petersburg officially заявило to initiate a criminal case based on the incident. The specific article of the Criminal Code under which the case is being investigated is not being disclosed by the agency at this time.