He Was On His Way To His Country House: New Details Emerge About The Bombing In Moscow Targeting Azarov's Former Press Secretary

It was the driver's side that sustained the most damage.

Sergey Zavorotny, former press secretary to Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, whose car was blown up in the Chertanovo district of Moscow, is in critical condition.

According to the Russian Telegram channel SHOT, the homemade explosive device (IED) planted under the undercarriage of the blown-up SUV may have had a yield of about 300 grams. The driver’s side sustained the most damage. The device was likely detonated remotely.

What Is Known About Zavorotny’s Condition

According to the Russian Telegram channel SHOT, as a result of an explosion , Sergei Zavorotny had part of his left arm torn off. According to Mash, only a fragment of his shoulder joint remains. He was hospitalized with a concussion, broken ribs, and an open fracture of the lower leg. Zavorotny has now been taken to a hospital in the capital, where doctors are fighting to save his life.

In addition, according to the Mash Telegram channel, 72-year-old Sergei Zavorotny has recently been experiencing serious health problems—his kidneys were failing, according to his acquaintances. This could place a significant strain on his body during treatment and worsen his condition.

A criminal case has been opened in connection with the explosion

Sergey Zavorotny was on his way to a country house outside the city to visit relatives—half an hour before the explosion, he was talking to a friend on the phone. According to his relatives, he had not received any threats prior to the incident. A street in Kirovograd has been cordoned off, and police and the Ministry of Emergency Situations are on the scene. A criminal case has been opened.

Who is Sergey Zavorotny

Sergey Zavorotny is a columnist, a candidate of historical sciences, and an expert in media and politics. According to Mash, he worked in the State Duma of the Russian Federation until 2004 and subsequently served as press secretary to Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov. He is also referred to as a former advisor to the Ukrainian politician.

In his writings, Zavorotny has sharply criticized the SBU, accusing Ukrainian intelligence agencies of terror and exerting pressure on the courts, Mash reports.He also headed the pro-Russian news outlet “Antifashist.” Sergey Zavorotny currently serves as director of the Information Technology Center at Primorsky State Aviation Technical University. In collaboration with Alexei Berdnikov, he co-authored the book “Yanukovych Gave In. The State Department Accepted It. How Russia Lost Ukraine: Notes from Nikolai Azarov’s Advisor.”

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