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Secret Kremlin Funeral Torpedoes Putin’s ‘Victory’ Brags
The Daily Beast • • world
Key Points:
- A secret funeral was held in Moscow for a top Russian military general believed to have been killed in a bombing at the Balzi Rossi restaurant, where Alexander Chayko, commander of Russia’s Aerospace Forces, was also targeted.
- The attack, which killed five people and wounded over a dozen, occurred despite heightened security ordered by Putin for Chayko, who reportedly survived, while another high-ranking officer died.
- Russian authorities initially suggested a gas leak but later confirmed an explosive device was used, with a woman carrying a bomb disguised as a gift; no group has claimed responsibility, though Russia blames Ukraine.
- The bombing also reportedly killed Chayko’s son-in-law and injured his daughter, but Russian officials have not publicly acknowledged the fatalities or provided investigation updates.
- Despite the incident, Putin maintained a public stance of confidence, declaring in a televised interview that “victory will be ours.”
