In Rostov-On-Don a driver of a Lada Granta allegedly forced a cyclist off the road by firing a shot into the air. The incident was reported by the Telegram channel Don Mash, which tracks local road incidents and safety concerns. According to footage circulating online, the confrontation unfolded on Sovetskaya Street as the cyclist rode along. The video shows the cyclist occupying the left lane and briefly slowing the flow of traffic behind him. At this stage there is no official confirmation that police have opened a case or are handling the investigation. The report notes that the tension dissipated quickly and both parties continued with their day. Incidents like this raise questions about how quickly reckless actions can escalate on busy streets and what protections exist for cyclists sharing urban roads.
The footage indicates a cyclist was traveling along Sovetskaya when a passing Lada Granta directed aggression toward him and then fired a shot. The Telegram channel Don Mash described the flare up as brief, with observers noting that the dispute ended almost immediately and both individuals resumed their activities. It remains unclear whether the police have opened a formal inquiry or if any charges are being considered at this time.
From the video the cyclist appeared to be in the left lane and briefly slowed the traffic behind him. There is no confirmed information about police involvement at this stage, and investigators have not issued a public statement on any stance regarding the incident.
Earlier in St. Petersburg there was a confrontation between a taxi passenger and the driver after the passenger was asked to pay for the ride. The passenger fired at the driver, who then left the scene. The rider returned home, and local authorities noted the incident as part of ongoing inquiries into violent behavior in urban transport.
The taxi operator reported the incident to the police. The attacker was placed under arrest as authorities opened a criminal case under the hooliganism statute for the armed assault related to the event.
Earlier still, in Novosibirsk a man fired after refusing to be transported. Rapid response officers entered the car to bring the situation under control and to safeguard bystanders, with investigations ongoing to identify witnesses and establish a full sequence of events.