Two killed in Moscow explosion, says Russian state media

Two killed in Moscow explosion, says Russian state media

The TASS state news agency says investigators are treating the incident as a criminal act.

A Moscow police officer stands guard in this file photo. Russian state media said an explosion killed two military personnel on Ryazansky Prospekt in the capital on Tuesday. (EPA Images pic)
MOSCOW:
Two people were killed in an explosion on Moscow’s Ryazansky Prospekt, Russia’s TASS state news agency reported on Tuesday, citing emergency services.

Baza, a Telegram channel close to Russia’s security services, said two military personnel were killed.

Reuters was not able to independently verify the reports.

A criminal investigation was opened in connection with the death of two men on Ryazansky Prospekt, Russia’s RIA state news agency reported, citing Moscow investigators.

Ryazansky Prospekt is a road that starts some 7km southeast of the Kremlin.

Investigators and forensic experts were working at the scene together with employees of other emergency services, TASS reported.

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