Two unidentified assailants set a fire to a soldier’s UAZ Patriot SUV in Novy Devyatkino, near St. Petersburg, according to reports from the Telegram channel Mash on Moika.
It is alleged that one of the arsonists actively started the blaze. Neighbors who noticed the flames attempted to help by extinguishing the car themselves. The fire damaged the hood, bumper, and radiator grill of the SUV. A few days after the incident, the vehicle owner contacted authorities after eyewitnesses informed him about the arson, clarifying that the SUV did not catch fire on its own.
Security camera footage published by local observers shows two men approaching the vehicle after dark. One crouched near the Patriot wheel while the other stood nearby. They fled the scene once the fire began. Moments later, several bystanders ran to the car and threw snow at the flames under the engine compartment to curb the spread of the fire.
Earlier reports indicated that a man in Krasnoyarsk faced trial for burning a neighbor’s car out of jealousy. This incident was described by several sources as a deliberate act rooted in personal animosity, though details varied between reports from different regions. In Novy Devyatkino, the focus remains on identifying the two suspected arsonists and understanding the sequence of events that led to the vehicle damage. The case underscores concerns about violent acts directed at military personnel and property in the broader region, prompting authorities to review security measures and community vigilance. Attribution: Mash on Moika