A car explosion in northern Moscow on July 24, 2024, has sparked confusion and conflicting reports about the identity of the victims and their involvement in the incident. Initially, it was reported that Andrei Torgashov, a high-ranking Russian military officer, and his wife were injured when their Toyota Land Cruiser exploded on Sinyavinsky Street. The blast was said to have caused severe injuries to Torgashov, including the loss of his legs, while his wife reportedly sustained facial injuries.However, contradictory information has since emerged. Some sources claim that Torgashov himself denied any involvement in the incident, stating that he and his wife were not injured and that the exploded vehicle did not belong to them. Torgashov reportedly told media that he resides at a different address and called the reports linking him to the explosion a ‘full fake’.The Russian Investigative Committee has launched a criminal case, treating the incident as an attempted murder. Irina Volk, a spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, stated that the explosion was caused by a detonated explosive device installed in the car. The blast damaged five nearby vehicles and shattered windows in a neighboring apartment building.Despite the conflicting reports about Torgashov’s involvement, some sources continue to suggest that the target may have been a military officer, possibly connected to Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency. The investigation is considering various motives, including the possibility that the attack was related to the victim’s professional activities.As the investigation continues, authorities are examining surveillance footage and conducting forensic analyses to establish the circumstances surrounding the explosion and identify those responsible. The incident has raised concerns about potential targeted attacks on military personnel and the security implications for high-ranking officials in Moscow.
Key points
- A car explosion in northern Moscow on July 24, 2024, initially reported to have injured a high-ranking Russian military officer and his wife, has led to conflicting accounts.
- The alleged victim, Andrei Torgashov, reportedly denied involvement in the incident, claiming he and his wife were not injured.
- Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation, treating the incident as an attempted murder.
- The explosion has raised concerns about potential targeted attacks on military personnel in Moscow.
Contradictions👾Initial reports claimed Andrei Torgashov and his wife were injured in the explosion, but later accounts suggest Torgashov denied any involvement and stated he was not injured.
👾Some sources continue to link the incident to a military officer, possibly connected to Russia’s GRU, despite Torgashov’s reported denial of involvement.
