In Novokuznetsk, a man deliberately set fire to an Oka car on Donetska Street with the intent to observe the blaze. The incident was initially reported to local authorities as an act of arson, prompting an investigation by the Kuibyshevsky police department of the city of Novokuznetsk, part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The police confirmed that gasoline had been poured onto the vehicle, causing the hood to ignite and the car to burn completely, rendering it a total loss. The damage was estimated at 35,000 rubles, a figure investigators documented as part of the case file and later communicated to the public by regional law enforcement channels [Regional interior ministry report].
A local resident who later confessed to committing the arson was detained during the initial search. His statement indicated that the arson was intentional and premeditated for the purpose of watching the car burn. At the time of the incident, he admitted to being under the influence of alcohol, which he claimed did not deter his actions but perhaps intensified them. After the fire took hold, the attacker contacted the fire department, expressing concern about the risk of the blaze spreading to nearby structures and seeking intervention to prevent further damage [Regional interior ministry report].
As the case progresses, the suspect faces potential legal consequences for willfully damaging another person’s property. Authorities have noted that, under relevant provisions, there is a possibility of a prison sentence if the court finds him guilty beyond reasonable doubt. The ongoing case highlights the legal framework surrounding property damage and arson within the region, as well as the procedures used to gather witness statements, assess intent, and determine the extent of material loss [Regional interior ministry report].
In related local news, there have been other incidents that have drawn attention to public safety and law enforcement response. Earlier reports described an altercation involving a taxi passenger and the driver in Ussuriysk, where the passenger allegedly assaulted the driver after a dispute over comments. Subsequent investigations identified the involved individual as a 24-year-old local resident with a history of aggressive behavior. Police are examining the circumstances surrounding that incident, including motives, prior conduct, and any contributing factors. This broader context underscores ongoing concerns about street-level violence and the measures authorities are taking to protect residents and deter such acts [Regional interior ministry report].