Official says investigators are pursuing ‘numerous lines’ in inquiry, including whether Ukrainian intelligence were involved
The Guardian’s Russian affairs reporter, Pjotr Sauer, has some more detail on this developing story. Here is an extract from his report:
Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov, who oversees combat training and readiness for Russia’s armed forces in the war in Ukraine, has extensive experience in the Kremlin’s post-Soviet wars. He took part in both Chechen wars and later played a role in organising Russia’s 2015–16 military intervention in Syria.
The Kremlin is expected to comment later on the attack, but some Russian officials have already called for retribution.
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