Pepper spray was released into the eyes of a minibus driver in Obninsk, according to reports from the Telegram channel ES!. The incident drew immediate attention from nearby witnesses and local emergency services. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic moment when a group of boys, aged about 12 to 14, suddenly fled and jumped through an open minibus window near Triumph Plaza, a busy shopping area. The onlookers acted quickly, and ambulances were summoned without delay to tend to the injured driver. One flight on the route Obninsk – Maloyaroslavets was canceled in the wake of the incident, reflecting the disruption caused by the assault. [Source: ES! Telegram]
In the aftermath, a man and a young boy reportedly stepped in to help the driver. The man contacted emergency services and sought immediate relief for the victim by locating eye drops from a nearby pharmacy. They applied the drops to the driver’s eyes to mitigate the burning sensation, a common immediate response to pepper spray exposure. A boy named Philip also contributed by purchasing milk at a local shop, which some believe can help alleviate pepper spray symptoms when rinsed from the eyes or mouth. [Source: ES! Telegram]
Earlier in the Stavropol region, an incident of violence occurred when a traffic police officer faced an act of aggression from a colleague who wielded a glass bottle during a birthday celebration. The assailant now faces a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years for the attack, underscoring the seriousness of violence against law enforcement personnel. [Source: ES! Telegram]
A separate police pursuit in the Sverdlovsk region, on March 2, ended with the vehicle the suspect was riding in being overturned. The pursuit and its aftermath highlight ongoing concerns about road safety and the risks that accompany high-speed evasions. [Source: ES! Telegram]
Earlier reports also named the pros and cons of the Lada Aura for civil servants and deputies, pointing to ongoing discussions about vehicle suitability for government officials. The series of incidents across multiple regions emphasizes how public transport, road safety, and vehicle choices intersect with everyday life and public order. [Source: ES! Telegram]