Two car explosions in Moscow; two teenagers among suspects arrested

Russian authorities have launched an investigation into two separate car explosions that rocked Moscow, with the Investigative Committee reporting the arrests of at least two teenage suspects in connection with one of the incidents.

The first explosion occurred in the southwestern part of the capital. Investigators allege that an unidentified group convinced a teenage girl to retrieve an explosive device and hand it over to a boy. The boy then reportedly fitted the device, along with a tracking unit, onto a car. The intended target was an employee of a scientific and production company. The exact method of detonation remains unclear, but no casualties were reported, and the suspects have been charged.

A second explosion in eastern Moscow destroyed a vehicle and killed the driver. The publication Kommersant unofficially identified the victim as Damir Davydov, who was reportedly responsible for coordinating missile and artillery troops for the Russian Ministry of Defense. However, authorities have not officially confirmed the victim's identity.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed an explosion took place but declined to provide further details, citing the ongoing investigation. "An explosion occurred, but the details cannot be made public while the investigation is ongoing. This is a matter for our special services," Peskov stated. Reuters noted that it is unclear if any arrests have been made in connection with the second explosion. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Ukrainian military intelligence services have claimed responsibility for several operations targeting high-ranking Russian officials and military personnel.

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An explosion occurred, but the details cannot be made public while the investigation is ongoing. This is a matter for our special services.