A resident of Yeysk died in the blast that followed the detonation of a modified Lada Niva. After the explosion, investigators reported that the deceased had found two additional handmade explosive devices in his home, one of which was stuffed with nails and bolts. Both devices were remotely triggered, according to coverage from the Telegram channel Shot.
Authorities also discovered plans for constructing a bomb at the deceased man’s residence. Records indicate that the motive behind collecting three improvised explosive devices was not immediately clear, though investigators noted prior minor legal issues and no prior convictions beyond a traffic-related sentence for not wearing a seat belt. Criminal cases were opened for attempted murder of a police officer and for possession of explosive devices.
The blast occurred during a police operation on Michurin Street, carried out by OMON officers who were conducting a car stop on a Niva vehicle on May 6. When the vehicle was halted, the man inside barricaded the car and demanded that his mother be brought to the scene. Negotiations lasted roughly six hours, involving family members and mental health professionals, in an effort to resolve the standoff without further violence. The confrontation culminated in a powerful explosion that felled two riot police officers and left investigators to sift through the aftermath. A video from the incident captured part of the moment of detonation.
Earlier reports from a different part of the country described an unrelated incident in Saint Petersburg where a pedestrian incident involved a vehicle striking an obstacle near a shopping mall. The event drew attention to safety concerns in crowded urban areas and prompted authorities to review security protocols for large public venues.