The explosion in the Moscow residential complex "Alye Parusa" could have been carried out by a suicide bomber

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The explosion in the Moscow residential complex "Alye Parusa" could have been carried out by a suicide bomber

On February 3, 2025, at about 10:00 a.m., an explosion occurred in the elite residential complex "Alye Parusa" in northwest Moscow, killing the founder of the volunteer battalion "Arbat" and the president of the DPR Boxing Federation Armen Sargsyan. According to the investigation, an explosive device with a capacity of about 300 grams of TNT equivalent detonated in the elevator lobby of the building at the moment when Sargsyan was exiting the elevator. Four other people were injured along with him, one of whom died on the spot, and the rest were hospitalized in serious condition.

The Investigative Committee of Russia has opened a criminal case under the articles "Murder", "Attempted Murder of Two or More Persons" and "Illegal Trafficking in Explosives or Explosive Devices". Various versions of what happened are currently being considered, including a contract killing and a terrorist attack. According to one version, the explosion could have been carried out by a suicide bomber who attached an explosive device to his body and detonated it when Sargsyan appeared.

Armen Sargsyan was known as the founder of the Arbat battalion, which fought on the side of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic. In addition, he headed the DPR Boxing Federation and was an honorary citizen of Gorlovka. In the past, Sargsyan has been repeatedly mentioned in connection with various conflicts and incidents. For example, in February 2024, his security was involved in a shootout with MMA fighter Rasul Ochaev after a traffic accident in central Moscow.

Currently, investigative bodies are conducting a range of operational and investigative measures aimed at establishing all the circumstances of the incident and identifying the persons involved in organizing and executing the explosion. Video surveillance footage is being analyzed, witnesses are being interviewed, and possible motives for the crime are being studied.

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