Russian colonel killed in car bomb explosion in St. Petersburg

A Russian lieutenant colonel was killed on Thursday morning after a bomb placed under his car exploded. This incident occurred in an area of St. Petersburg known for its military presence.

According to the Russian news site Fontanka, the colonel was in the car with his wife when the explosion occurred. She suffered serious injuries and has been taken to the hospital for treatment.

The explosion happened just after the vehicle had departed, with no further details released about the exact location of the incident.

Russian authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of the deceased military officer. This information has not been confirmed by other sources either.

Russian officials have reported that the situation took place in a residential area for military personnel, highlighting the involvement of the military community in this incident.

The incident is one of many violent occurrences taking place in and around Russia, particularly in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine.