A bomb blast in Moscow has claimed the lives of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops, and another man, as reported by RT state media citing an unnamed law enforcement source. Russian media outlets confirmed Kirillov's death, but official confirmation has not been provided. The explosion occurred on Ryazansky Prospekt, a road located around 7 kilometers southeast of the Kremlin, on Tuesday.

TASS news agency reported the deaths, stating that two individuals were killed in the explosion, although details remain scarce. Kirillov's role in overseeing Russia’s nuclear protection forces adds significance to the incident. Following the explosion, a criminal investigation was initiated by Moscow investigators, according to the RIA news agency. Forensic experts and emergency services were at the scene, assisting with the investigation and the aftermath of the attack. The situation is still developing, with authorities working to determine the circumstances surrounding the bombing and its broader implications for Russian security forces.

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