A video circulating online captures the moment a Range Rover SUV is set ablaze in Moscow. The footage appears to show a young man approaching the vehicle and kneeling at the left front wheel before stepping back. Within seconds, flames erupt from beneath the SUV, followed by a noticeable blaze that also engulfs a nearby Kia Sportage parked nearby. The incident has drawn attention from residents and local observers who saw the flames light up the street and the surrounding area in the early hours of the morning.
According to the Telegram channel 112, the event occurred on Sadovo-Chernogryazskaya Street around 2:00 a.m. An unidentified person reportedly set the Range Rover on fire and then left the scene, leaving a moment of confusion and urgency in the wake of the flare-up. Eyewitness accounts suggest the fire spread quickly, threatening nearby vehicles and prompting nearby residents to react as firefighters and police were alerted to the incident.
Information from the Shot channel identifies the car owner as Elena Danko, who is described as an activist associated with the Basmanny district administration. Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the reasons behind the arson and the sequence of events that led to the blaze, including how the suspect gained access to the vehicle and the exact motive behind the attack. Authorities have emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that victims and witnesses are being interviewed to piece together a clearer timeline of what happened that night.
In related local news, earlier reports highlighted a separate case in Ufa where a car owner pursued a civil suit against road maintenance workers after a pothole caused damage to his vehicle. That case reportedly concluded with a favorable judgment for the plaintiff, though the losing side indicated they would appeal the decision. While unrelated to the Moscow arson incident, the report underscores ongoing disputes between drivers and municipal services over roadway conditions and safety concerns that can escalate into legal actions.
Authorities remind the public that arson is a serious crime with potential consequences for both individuals involved and the broader community. Investigators are urging anyone with additional information or potential footage from the area to come forward to aid the inquiry. As more details emerge, officials plan to release official statements to update residents on the status of the investigation and any measures being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.