In Kolomna, an attack involving incendiary devices targeted the home of Valery Kashin, a high-ranking official within the Mechanical Engineering Design Bureau (KBM). The incident was initially reported by the Telegram channel “112.”
According to the same channel, the event occurred around 9 p.m. on March 5 when an unidentified individual hurled an incendiary mixture onto Kashin’s residence. The attempt caused no serious damage or injuries, though the attacker was apprehended at the scene by bystanders who restrained him until law enforcement arrived. The suspect remained under custody as officers secured the area and began the formal investigation.
Early statements from investigators indicate that the suspect, identified as Roman Nerobelov, claimed to have been contacted via a messaging app and told that a loan of 1.4 million rubles had been taken out in his name. He asserted that he was instructed by unknown individuals that the debt would be canceled if he set fire to Kashin’s house. This claim has prompted authorities to explore possible links to broader extortion or coercion schemes, and to verify any evidence suggesting that the order came from third parties connected to financial fraud networks.
The KBM enterprise, which occupies a central role in the development and production of advanced missile systems, is part of a larger ecosystem that includes state and defense-related research facilities. As a result, investigators are examining whether the incident could be tied to organized crime or other groups seeking to apply pressure on defense contractors. Early follow-up inquiries focus on who stood to benefit from destabilizing the facility and whether the target’s position influenced the perpetrators’ choice of location. The aim is to determine if the act was a personal attack, a calculated act of intimidation against a strategic asset, or part of a broader pattern of threats against defense industry personnel.
There has been mention of a separate case in St. Petersburg involving a young man who was detained in connection with an arson-related incident at a transfer cabin. Local authorities stress that each case is evaluated on its own evidence and timeline, and that cross-city links are not assumed without solid factual support. In Kolomna, investigators emphasize the unique circumstances of Kashin’s position and the potential implications for regional security and industrial safety.