Overnight Explosion at Moscow Railway Station: What is Known so Far

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Overnight Explosion at Moscow Railway Station: What is Known so Far

One police officer was killed and two other injured in an explosion that occurred near a railway station in Moscow, the Russian Interior Ministry said.

Other key details, according to the ministry:

▪ The explosion occurred at approximately 00:05 Moscow time on Tuesday (9:05 PM GMT on Monday).

▪ An unknown individual approached traffic police officers, after which an unidentified explosive device detonated.

▪ The suspect was found dead at the scene.

▪ His motives remain unknown for now.

▪ The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case for attempted murder of law enforcement officers.

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