Police are searching for a Volkswagen Polo connected to the blast at a St. Petersburg cafe. This update comes from Telegram channel 112. Officials believe the vehicle may have played a role in the incident and are tracking its movements as part of the ongoing investigation. The car is thought to have belonged to a local taxi company, and investigators are examining whether the driver was using plate numbers that may have been falsified.
The blast took place on Sunday, April 2, during a recital by the military commander Vladlen Tatarsky. The event occurred at a cafe located on the Universitetskaya Embankment in St. Petersburg, and Tatarsky died as a result of the explosion. A 26-year-old woman named Daria Trepova is suspected of involvement and has been placed on the federal wanted list as authorities pursue further leads.
Alexander Drozdenko, the governor of the Leningrad region, has stated that Tatarsky’s death will be punished and that those responsible will face consequences. Local officials and security services are coordinating to gather evidence from the scene and to identify any accomplices who may have been part of the planning or execution of the attack.
Earlier reports described a creative evening held at the cafe in which Tatarsky was involved. The incident resulted in multiple casualties and was connected to the events surrounding Tatarsky, who was a prominent figure associated with the military commission. Victims were transported to nearby medical facilities, including Mariinsky Hospital in St. Petersburg, for treatment.
In the days since the incident, investigators have been reviewing security footage, tracing movements of the suspected vehicle, and compiling witness statements to build a comprehensive timeline of events. The focus remains on understanding the motive behind the blast, identifying potential collaborators, and ensuring that all individuals connected to the case are apprehended and held accountable. The authorities urge the public to provide any information that could assist the investigation, emphasizing the importance of rapid, cooperative reporting to help resolve the case and prevent further harm.