Suspect in blogger’s murder in custody after explosion in St. Petersburg

A suspect has been detained in connection with the murder of pro-Kremlin blogger Vladlen Tatarsky, who was killed in St. Petersburg on Monday. The suspect, identified as Darya Trepova, was taken into custody after an explosion at a café in the city. Trepova is believed to be the woman who planted the bomb that killed Tatarsky.

Tatarsky was a war correspondent who had been reporting on the conflict in Ukraine. His death has been linked to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Tatarsky was a vocal supporter of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, and had been critical of the Ukrainian government.

The explosion took place at a café in central St. Petersburg on Monday evening. The blast killed one person and injured several others. Trepova is believed to have planted the bomb in a bag under a table at the café.

Investigators say that Trepova was tracked down through CCTV footage and other evidence. She was located and arrested on Tuesday morning.

The investigation into Tatarsky’s murder is ongoing. Authorities say that they are still searching for other suspects who may have been involved in the plot to kill Tatarsky.

The murder of Tatarsky and the subsequent explosion have raised concerns about the safety of journalists and bloggers in Russia. Critics of the government say that the attack is an attempt to silence voices that are critical of President Vladimir Putin’s regime.