In the Kalininsky district of the Tver region, an incident involving an air pistol and a SsangYong SUV occurred on a busy highway. Regional law enforcement authorities provided the early details of the case, which have since prompted a police response and official statements for public safety.
The victim, driving a SsangYong with his wife and young child, was traveling along the M10 highway. At approximately the 167th kilometer marker, a vehicle passing by the scene discharged an air pistol at the victim’s car. The shot shattered the glass on the driver’s door, creating a moment of alarm and danger for everyone inside the vehicle. No injuries were reported as a result of the shot, and the occupants were able to pull over and seek assistance as needed. This event marked a serious breach of road safety and triggered prompt action from local law enforcement. The investigation sought to establish the motive and identify the assailant, with officers reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses along this busy corridor.
Law enforcement later detained the man believed to be responsible for the attack. He was brought into custody as part of ongoing inquiries aimed at understanding the circumstances that led to the reckless act and assessing any possible link to alleged grievances involving the targeted SsangYong vehicle. The perpetrator’s account to investigators reportedly suggested a personal motive tied to a perception that the SsangYong had infringed upon him in some way, a claim that would require thorough verification through forensic analysis and corroborating statements. The case moved forward under standard procedures applicable to intentional property damage that endangered highway users.
According to authorities, the offender faces potential penalties under the applicable parts of the criminal code, including charges related to deliberate damage of another person’s property and the risk created for other road users. The formal process will determine proportional punishment based on the evidence gathered, the intent demonstrated, and the severity of the incident. The public safety message accompanying the update underscored the zero-tolerance stance on acts that threaten lives on public roadways and stressed that prosecutors would consider all relevant factors before finalizing charges.
In a related but separate report, authorities noted a separate incident near Ufa where a truck with its cargo body raised struck a pedestrian bridge under construction. The event occurred on the 1480-kilometer mark of the M5 Ural federal highway and remains under investigation, with officials examining its impacts on traffic flow and structural safety along the route. The juxtaposition of these two events highlights ongoing concerns about road infrastructure integrity and the need for vigilant law enforcement presence on major highways to deter reckless behavior and protect travelers.