Photo by the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation
According to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, an unknown individual approached a patrol car of the traffic police, after which an explosive device was triggered. As a result of this incident, one police officer was killed, and two other traffic police officers were hospitalized with injuries.
The Investigative Committee also reports that the suspected perpetrator of the explosion was found dead at the scene. This information was confirmed after analyzing surveillance camera footage and examining the crime scene.
A criminal case has been initiated regarding this incident on the grounds of an attempted murder of traffic police officers.
