Moscow Train Station Attack Kills Police Officer, Injures Two Others

Moscow – A police officer was killed and two others injured in an explosion near the Savyolovsky Train Station in central Moscow early Tuesday, February 23, 2026, Russian authorities reported. The attacker, who also died in the blast, detonated an explosive device near a traffic police vehicle shortly after midnight.

Details of the Attack

According to Moscow’s branch of the Interior Ministry, the assailant approached a traffic police vehicle and detonated an explosive device killing one officer immediately and injuring two others. The injured officers were hospitalized for treatment. The attacker died at the scene.

Investigation Underway

Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched a probe into the attack, but has not yet released information regarding the assailant’s identity or potential motives as of February 24, 2026.

Savyolovsky Train Station

The Savyolovsky Train Station is one of Moscow’s ten major railway terminals, serving as a key transportation hub for suburban routes to the north of the capital according to reports.

Context of the Attack

The attack occurred on the fourth anniversary of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to send troops into Ukraine. Simultaneously, law enforcement facilities across Ukraine were targeted in a series of blasts as reported by the Kyiv Independent.

Ongoing Developments

This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as they develop into available.