In St. Petersburg, authorities pursued a man who set his own Honda Accord on fire, triggering a tense incident that drew rapid attention on the Telegram channel operated by the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. The event unfolded in Krasnoye Selo late on a Friday night, with rumors and official statements circulating as investigators began to piece together the sequence of events. The car, parked in the courtyard of a private home at the time of the blaze, became the focal point of the night’s actions as neighbors watched the flames and awaited a clear explanation from police officials.
According to an official update, a criminal case was opened at 14:25 on that same day under part 2 of article 167 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which covers intentional damage to or destruction of property. The fire damaged the engine compartment of the vehicle, and authorities did not immediately disclose the motive behind the arson. Reports indicate that the suspect had prior convictions for robbery, murder, and theft, adding gravity to the incident and prompting further investigation by local law enforcement. The information was circulated through a trusted local outlet and subsequently referenced by several regional media outlets as part of ongoing coverage of criminal activity in the area. (Source: Moika 78)
In a separate development, it was learned that a drunken pedestrian in Sochi was struck by a taxi earlier in the day. The driver aided the pedestrian at the scene before departing, an action that has sparked discussions about responsible conduct during traffic incidents. Authorities are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the collision to determine whether additional charges or administrative penalties might apply, and they stress the importance of caution for both drivers and pedestrians in busy nighttime conditions. (Source: Moika 78)