Vladimir Putin's top commander, 53, killed in Moscow bomb blast

A secret burial has been held for one of Russian President Vladimr Putin's top commanders 23:07, Wed, Aug 5, 2026 Updated: 23:42, Wed, Aug 5, 2026 Lt-Gen Igor Yerusalimov, 53, was killed over the weekend (Image: East2West )A secret burial has been held for one of Russian President Vladimr Putin's top commanders, reports say.Lt-Gen Igor Yerusalimov, 53, was one of five killed in a bomb blast at an elite restaurant in Moscow over the weekend.High-ranking military officials, politicians and bureaucrats gathered inside the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Saturday, August 1 when the home-made device detonated.The incident occurred during the 55th birthday party of senior commander Col-Gen Alexander Chayko, head of Russian Aerospace Forces.Yerusalimov was at the front of the restaurant when a female courier was stopped by a security operative as she carried a "gift" for Chayko.It is being reported that the woman carrying the gift was likely used as a "suicide bomber" without her knowledge.The woman carrying the bomb and the security officer were among those killed in the incident.Nine others were wounded.Chayko is believed to have been unhurt.The decorated official was the commander of Russian...