<p>A Russia-backed politician was killed in a car bomb in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk on Wednesday (Nov 8), local media reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Luhansk Information Centre, a news agency run by Moscow-installed officials in the region, reported citing the politician's son that "as a result of an explosive device that detonated in Mikhail Filiponenko's car, the People's Council deputy was fatally wounded."</p>

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<p>As per media reports, the media site said Filiponenko was a member of the local parliament and former leader of the Lugansk separatist army of the Luhansk People's Republic. He was elected to the regional parliament in September in a vote that was condemned globally.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is not the first incident, such bomb attacks in Ukraine have targeted prominent Russian-installed officials.</p>

<p>Since Russia sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in Feb 2022, Moscow has routinely claimed territory as its own.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Luhansk is one of four Ukrainian regions Russia claims to have annexed since the start of its invasion, something Kyiv and its Western allies strongly reject.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A Russia-backed politician was killed in a car bomb in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk on Wednesday (Nov 8), local media reported. Luhansk Information Centre, a news agency run by Moscow-installed officials in the region, reported citing the politician's son that "as a result of an explosive device that detonated in Mikhail Filiponenko's car, the People's Council deputy was fatally wounded.

A Russia-backed politician was killed in a car bomb in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk on Wednesday (Nov 8), local media reported. Luhansk Information Centre, a news agency run by Moscow-installed officials in the region, reported citing the politician's son that "as a result of an explosive device that detonated in Mikhail Filiponenko's car, the People's Council deputy was fatally wounded." Also read: Ukraine Army braces for Russian attack on key town after repelling several assaults As per media reports, the media site said Filiponenko was a member of the local parliament and former leader of the Lugansk separatist army of the Luhansk People's Republic. He was elected to the regional parliament in September in a vote that was condemned globally. Also read: Ukraine says it destroyed major Russian ship in Black Sea Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. 🚨🚨🚨 In occupied Lugansk, the ex-chief of the so-called “LPR people’s police” Mikhail Filiponenko was blown up in his car. pic.twitter.com/401OAhww1e — 🇺🇦 paolo rel (@paolobucci18) November 8, 2023 × Watch: Moscow bombarded 118 Ukraine towns × This is not the first incident, such bomb attacks in Ukraine have targeted prominent Russian-installed officials. Since Russia sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in Feb 2022, Moscow has routinely claimed territory as its own. Luhansk is one of four Ukrainian regions Russia claims to have annexed since the start of its invasion, something Kyiv and its Western allies strongly reject. (With inputs from agencies)

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Mikhail Filiponenko: Russia-backed politician killed in car bomb attack in eastern Ukraine