Video evidence from car explosion near Moscow: Russian general, who was a target, dead

A Russian general, identified as Damir Davydov, is reported to have been killed in a car explosion near Moscow. Russian opposition media and Telegram channels are characterizing the incident as another suspicious assassination of a military official connected to the war in Ukraine.

According to reports, Davydov, 57, was an officer responsible for the supply of heavy munitions for the Russian army, heading the missile and artillery department within the Ministry of Defense. He was reportedly killed on Tuesday in the city of Balashikha, east of Moscow.

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The explosive device caused the death of Damir Davydov, an officer allegedly responsible for the supply of heavy munitions of the Russian army.

Eyewitnesses described a BMW exploding in a residential area around 5:30 a.m. local time as the driver attempted to exit a parking space. Passersby attempted to rescue Davydov and provide assistance, but he succumbed to his injuries before emergency services arrived. Regional authorities confirmed one fatality in the explosion but did not disclose the victim's identity. The Russian newspaper Kommersant reported that the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device placed near the vehicle's wheels.

Ukrainian sources claim Davydov played an active role in planning and organizing the logistics for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These sources allege he was responsible for ensuring a steady supply of ammunition and missiles to the combat zones. Ukrainian media also reported that Davydov had frequently visited the Russian-controlled Luhansk region since the war began.

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Ukrainian websites claim that Davydov had an active role in the planning and organization of the logistics for the Russian invasion of Ukraine.