A 39-year-old man received a sentence in connection with an attack on youths in a garden in Asha, a locality within the Chelyabinsk region. The information was confirmed by the district attorney’s office, which outlined the case details and the legal consequences that followed.
The incident occurred on a May afternoon when a resident, reportedly under the influence, went to his balcony and fired a slingshot at a group of teenagers who were playing on a nearby playground. The projectiles, metal balls used as ammunition, were fired without warning, striking the area where the youths were gathered for a casual game of volleyball. This act raised serious concerns about public safety and the behavior of the individual during the disturbance.
In the moment of the confrontation, the man began shouting and using threats, then moved into the street and attempted to seize several youths by their necks with both hands. Eyewitnesses observed at least one object on him that resembled brass knuckles, which he brandished in a manner that suggested intent to harm the minors. The ensuing panic among the children and their families highlighted the vulnerability of bystanders in residential neighborhoods when violent actions occur in communal spaces.
As the investigation proceeded, prosecutors brought charges for hooliganism as well as illegal acquisition and storage of ammunition for firearms. A search of the suspect’s residence yielded a stash of 51 cartridges, which were confiscated as potential evidence. During the inquiry, the defendant provided compensation to one of the victims for moral damage, paying a sum that reflected recognition of the harm caused to the individuals involved and the broader impact on the community’s sense of safety.
At the trial, the court delivered a sentence consisting of a suspended prison term of three and a half years, coupled with a supervision period of two and a half years. The decision underscored the seriousness of using weapons and threats against youths in a public space, while also taking into account factors such as the offender’s behavior during the investigation and the restitution made to the victims. The structure of the sentence aimed to balance accountability with the opportunity for rehabilitation, reflecting the legal framework that governs cases involving hooliganism and unlawful possession of ammunition in the region.
In a related matter, the individual had previously been a resident of Chuvashia where he publicly expressed protests against the Russian army from a balcony. That earlier incident culminated in a substantial monetary penalty, illustrating a pattern of behavior that authorities monitor for potential escalation. The combination of past actions and the recent assault prompted authorities to emphasize the importance of maintaining public order and ensuring that residents understand the legal boundaries around expressing dissent and engaging in violent conduct on or near communal spaces. The district’s legal system responded with a decisive penalty designed to deter similar acts and to reinforce the community’s sense of security, especially for teenagers and other vulnerable groups who regularly use public parks and playgrounds for recreation and social interaction.