The explosive device on the serviceman's car, which exploded in St. Petersburg, was activated as soon as the driver left the yard. This was reported by 78.ru. According to the publication, the luggage was attached to the bottom of the car. The incident occurred around seven in the morning on Thursday, November 12. The car the soldier was in exploded on the Kolpinsko highway in Shoshari. According to eyewitnesses, glass in the area was broken by the shock wave. Several fire engines are currently operating at the scene. It was previously reported that the deceased soldier was a lieutenant colonel and chief navigator of the 6th Air Force and the Air Defense Force. His relative was previously in the car with him. He was injured.