Russian colonel overseeing Ukraine war ammunition killed in Moscow car bomb
Russian colonel overseeing Ukraine war ammunition killed in Moscow car bomb
A high-ranking Russian military official responsible for overseeing the country’s ammunition supplies for the war in Ukraine was killed on Tuesday in a car bomb attack outside Moscow, marking the latest in a series of targeted assassinations that have shaken Russia’s military leadership. Damir Davydov, a colonel overseeing Russia’s rocket and heavy artillery programs, died when an explosive device detonated under his BMW sedan in Balashikha, a town 20 kilometres east of the Russian capital, at approximately 5:30 a.m. local time.
Ukrainian officials confirmed Davydov’s death on Tuesday, describing him as a key figure in the supply chain for Russian military hardware. Independent outlets reported that the explosion occurred near his home, raising immediate suspicions of a deliberate attack. Russian news agencies, citing security sources, said the device was planted in advance and triggered remotely. The Kremlin has not issued an official statement, but the incident follows a pattern of high-profile killings that have targeted figures linked to Russia’s war effort.
Security analysts suggest the attack may be part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to disrupt Russia’s logistical networks. “Ukraine has combined assassinations with bombings in a bid to break the logistical spine of Russia’s war effort,” wrote Sam Kiley, world affairs editor at *The Independent* . The timing of Davydov’s death, just days after another car bomb killed a general overseeing ammunition supplies in the Moscow region, underscores the vulnerability of Russia’s military command structure.
Investigators have not ruled out the possibility that Davydov’s family inadvertently exposed his movements. Reports in Romanian media claimed his son may have unknowingly posted the car’s license plate on social media, providing potential attackers with a means to track the vehicle . Meanwhile, Moscow police arrested two teenagers on Tuesday on suspicion of planning a separate car bomb attack, charging them with attempted murder and illegal explosives possession .
The deaths of Davydov and other high-ranking officers have fueled speculation about internal fractures within Russia’s military hierarchy. Western intelligence agencies have long warned that such targeted strikes could erode confidence in Moscow’s command chain. As Ukraine continues its counteroffensive, the frequency of these attacks suggests a deliberate effort to destabilise Russia’s war infrastructure. Whether Davydov’s killing will prompt a shift in Moscow’s strategy remains unclear, but the incident has already intensified scrutiny of Russia’s security vulnerabilities.
Articles
Rysk militärtopp dödad i bilbomb Den ryska generalen Damir Davydov – som ansvarat för Rysslands robotar och tunga artilleri – har dödats av en bilbomb i närheten av sitt hem. Enligt källor till oberoende medier låg Ukraina bakom dådet.
dagens nyheter · about 5 hours ago
Un haut gradé russe tué près de Moscou par lexplosion de sa voiture Mardi 9 juin, Damir Davydov, un important haut gradé russe, a été tué par un engin explosif placé sous sa voiture, non loin de Moscou. Un probable énième assassinat ciblé ukrainien, note la presse britannique, qui décrit une Russie fragilisée par ces attaques à répétition.
courrier international · about 5 hours ago
Greșeala care l-a costat viața pe ofițerul rus. Fiul său i-ar fi postat, din neatenție, numărul de înmatriculare al mașinii pe rețelele de socializare Un ofițer rus de rang înalt a fost ucis marți într-o explozie produsă în apropierea Moscovei, după ce persoane necunoscute au detonat un dispozitiv exploziv plasat într-un automobil.
adevarul · about 5 hours ago
Ucrania confirma la muerte de un coronel ruso en la explosión de un coche en Moscú Kiev confirma con una filtración la muerte de Damir Davidov, responsable del suministro de armamento al ejército ruso Leer
elmundo · about 5 hours ago
Moscow Police Arrest 2 Teenagers on Suspicion of Planning Car Bomb Attack Both teenagers were charged with attempted murder and the illegal manufacture and storage of explosives, investigators said.
themoscowtimes · about 5 hours ago
Moscows latest car bombing shows Putins generals who the real target is Ukraine has combined assassinations with bombings in a bid to break the logistical spine of Russias war effort, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
independent · about 5 hours ago
Who is Damir Davydov? Putins ammunition chief killed in car bombing outside Moscow Russian news outlets reported that Davydov was killed in an explosion in the Balashikha area on Tuesday
independent · about 5 hours ago
Peeter Kaldre: One blow after another The current regime in Moscow aims to restore an empire — more precisely, the sphere of influence of the Soviet Union — but Russia appears to be acting almost deliberately foolishly, damaging relations with countries where it seeks to maintain its influence, writes Peeter Kaldre.
news.err · about 5 hours ago
Senior Russian Military Official Is Killed in Car Explosion Near Moscow The death of the officer appeared to add to a string of targeted assassinations of high-profile opponents of Ukraine inside Russia.
new york times · about 5 hours ago
Ukraine - Krieg im Liveticker : +++ 15 : 50 Russische Ermittler verkünden Fund von Autobombe und Festnahmen von Teenagern +++
gdelt bot · about 5 hours ago
Rysk general död – fyndet under sätet Fyndet under bilsätet
expressen · about 5 hours ago