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Explosive device thrown at traffic police in Moscow

Two traffic police officers died, two others were hospitalized

In Moscow, an unknown person threw an explosive device at a police patrol vehicle and fled. The incident occurred in the southern part of the capital, where two traffic police officers died from multiple shrapnel wounds, and two others were hospitalized. Police are treating the event as an act of terrorism and are conducting an investigation. Earlier, in the same area, a car carrying Russian Armed Forces Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was blown up.

Context

Riots and acts of violence have occurred in this part of Moscow in the past, including the bombing of a vehicle carrying a military leader.

Summary:

In Moscow, an explosive package led to the deaths of two traffic police officers and injuries to two others. The incident is considered an act of terrorism.