Putin Ally Killed in Car Bomb in Russian-Occupied Ukraine

Vladimir Malov, a Russian official in occupied Ukraine, was killed when his car exploded on Saturday. Malov was an ally of Putin and member of United Russia party.

The explosion occurred in Nova Kakhovka, a city in the Russian-occupied Kherson region of southern Ukraine.

Malov's death was confirmed by Russian officials, who called it a "terrorist attack" and implied Ukraine was behind it. Ukraine did not respond to requests for comment.

Malov is the latest pro-Russian official in occupied regions of Ukraine to be targeted for assassination. In July, an attempt on the head of occupied Crimea was reported.

The exact details around Malov's death remain unknown. But Ukrainian resistance has frequently targeted Russian collaborators with violence.