After a traffic incident in Makhachkala, a confrontation escalated into a gunfight, according to social media posts circulated on VKontakte.
In Makhachkala, eyewitness chatter on the social platform VKontakte describes a dispute that followed a traffic incident on Akushinsky Street. The sequence, as claimed by commenters, began with the two drivers exchanging harsh words and quickly escalated into a physical confrontation. Reportedly, one of the drivers then discharged an air gun at the other, injuring them in the leg before fleeing the scene. The individual who was struck was transported to a hospital for treatment. The posts do not confirm whether the individuals involved were detained by local authorities, and readers are cautioned that the information originates from social media and has not been independently verified.
The episode in Makhachkala marks another point in a series of publicized incidents involving road vehicles and unexpected aggression, highlighting concerns about road safety, crowd response, and the reliability of early online reports during rapidly evolving events.
Earlier in Moscow, a collision occurred between a Kia Rio passenger car and a delivery robot at a pedestrian crossing.
The incident took place on Zubovsky Boulevard, where a delivery robot identified as A-410 was navigating a pedestrian crossing in accordance with established traffic rules. The report describes the robot as moving through the crosswalk when the Kia Rio struck it, with the vehicle carrying at least two occupants at the time. There were no injuries reported among the human passengers, but the robot sustained minor damage. Observers online noted that this incident could be the first known collision between a robotic delivery unit and a conventional motor vehicle, prompting discussions about the interaction between autonomous robots and everyday traffic on shared pedestrian infrastructure.
Local accounts have since circulated that the robot’s operation remained compliant with traffic regulations, while the impact raised questions about the durability of automated delivery systems in mixed traffic environments. The situation was described as evolving, with social media users weighing in on the potential implications for urban mobility and the safety of autonomous helpers that share crowded streets with human drivers.
Another development concerns the authorities’ pursuit of a Muscovite who allegedly attacked a passing robot courier.
Reports indicate that police authorities in Moscow are actively seeking a suspect described as a Muscovite who allegedly assaulted a robot courier on a public path. The narrative, as shared by various online outlets, underscores ongoing concerns about the protection of robotic delivery services and the broader question of how law enforcement responds to incidents involving automated systems. Authorities have not provided formal confirmations through official channels within this summary, and readers are reminded that online reports may reflect preliminary information before verification.