On July 24, 2024, a car bomb exploded in northern Moscow, injuring two people and sparking an international manhunt that ended with an arrest in Turkey. The suspect, identified as Russian citizen Evgeny Serebryakov, was apprehended in the coastal city of Bodrum after fleeing Russia.The explosion targeted a Toyota Land Cruiser parked on Sinyavinsky Street, causing significant damage and injuring two occupants. Initial reports suggested that the victims were Andrei Torgashov, a high-ranking military officer involved in satellite communications, and his wife. However, conflicting information emerged, with Torgashov himself denying any involvement in the incident.The Russian Investigative Committee opened a criminal case for attempted murder, which may be reclassified as a terrorist act. The explosive device, with a power of approximately 500 grams in TNT equivalent, was reportedly placed under the driver’s seat.Alexander Bortnikov, head of the Federal Security Service (FSB), suggested that the bomber may have been instructed by Ukrainian special services. This claim aligns with ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, although no concrete evidence has been presented to support this assertion.The arrest of Serebryakov in Turkey was announced by Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The suspect had entered Turkey on a Moscow-Bodrum flight and was not initially flagged in international databases. Turkish authorities coordinated with various agencies, including Interpol and their intelligence service, to apprehend the suspect.As the investigation continues, questions remain about the true target of the attack and its potential implications for Russia’s internal security and its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The incident has heightened concerns about possible retaliatory actions related to Russia’s military operations.
Key points
- A car bomb exploded in northern Moscow on July 24, 2024, injuring two people.
- The suspect, Evgeny Serebryakov, was arrested in Bodrum, Turkey, after fleeing Russia.
- Conflicting reports emerged about the identity of the victims, initially thought to be a high-ranking military officer.
- Russian authorities are investigating possible links to Ukrainian special services.
Contradictions👾There are conflicting reports about the identity of the victims.
Some sources claim Andrei Torgashov, a high-ranking military officer, was injured, while others report that Torgashov denied involvement.
👾The exact nature of the target remains unclear, with some sources suggesting it was a targeted attack on a military officer, while others indicate uncertainty about the intended victim.
