Assailant kills police officer and himself in blast near Moscow railway station
South China Morning Post
by Associated PressFebruary 24, 2026
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An unidentified assailant detonated an explosive device near a patrol vehicle in Moscow early Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of himself and a police officer. The attack occurred minutes after midnight near Savyolovsky Train Station in downtown Moscow. According to officials, the attacker approached a traffic police vehicle and triggered his device, killing one officer instantly and injuring two others who were hospitalized.
This incident comes amid heightened tensions following four years since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine. It also follows a series of targeted killings of Russian military personnel on home soil during Moscow’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The Investigative Committee in Russia has launched an investigation but has not yet revealed details about the attacker's motives or background.
The attack underscores the growing threat of domestic terrorism and internal security challenges facing Russia as it grapples with both the war in Ukraine and rising dissent. For global readers, this incident highlights the complexities of maintaining stability within a nation embroiled in international conflicts while also addressing emerging threats from within its borders.
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/24/2026