Authorities in the Kaliningrad region have detained a 26-year-old local resident who is suspected of filing multiple false reports about bomb threats targeting kindergartens. This information was released by the press office of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, underscoring the gravity of the incident and the ongoing investigation.
Law enforcement officials explained that the woman repeatedly contacted pre-school institutions in the area, alleging that a bomb had been placed on their premises. Each time such a message was received, specialized emergency teams carried out immediate evacuations of children and staff and conducted thorough checks of the buildings. Investigators noted that the motive behind these hoax calls appeared personal in nature; the suspect reportedly sought to retaliate against the head of one kindergarten with whom she had a personal relationship. The pattern of calls and the timing of the evacuations indicate a deliberate attempt to disrupt the functioning of educational facilities and incite public fear, all at the expense of the safety of young children and families in the community.
The case has been registered under Part 2 of Article 207 of the Penal Code, which covers willfully false reporting of a terrorist act directed at social infrastructure facilities. If convicted, the sanctions can reach up to five years of imprisonment. Law enforcement officials stated that investigators are examining whether the suspect had any involvement in other illegal actions related to similar offenses, and the inquiry continues with interviews, forensic checks, and review of communications records. This development highlights the seriousness with which authorities treat bomb threats, particularly when public spaces such as nurseries and kindergartens are targeted, impacting the sense of security for families and staff alike.
Earlier reports indicated that more than a thousand people were evacuated from the Tretyakov Gallery in a separate incident of alleged mining threats, illustrating a broader pattern of unlawful hoaxes that strain emergency services and disrupt public life. In Kaliningrad and across the region, officials remind residents that false reports of danger not only waste precious time and resources but also place innocent people at risk; the responsible action remains to rely on official channels for information and to report suspicious activity promptly. Authorities emphasize that the ongoing investigation will aim to determine the full scope of the perpetrator’s actions and any associated accomplices, ensuring that all legal avenues are pursued to hold the offender accountable and to restore public confidence in safety measures during emergencies. [Source: Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs]