Moscow car bomb critically injures ex-Ukraine PM's adviser
Sergey Zavorotny, 72, was critically injured in a car bomb explosion in Moscow. He worked as an adviser to Ukraine's exiled former prime minister.
A car bomb exploded in Moscow, critically injuring Sergey Zavorotny. He worked as an adviser to former Ukrainian prime minister Mykola Azarov and was hospitalized.
According to Russian media, he suffered severe injuries including the loss of his left arm. Azarov said he believes Zavorotny was targeted because of his criticism of Ukrainian authorities.
The attack was the second car bombing in Moscow in two days.
- Sergey Zavorotny, 72
- Victim's age
- Loss of left arm, multiple injuries, coma
- Injury severity
- Second Moscow bombing in two days
- Attack pattern
Why it mattersSeveral similar bombings in Russia since the 2022 invasion have been attributed to Ukrainian intelligence services.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but rising violence between Russia and Ukraine continues to affect global security and energy prices.
