A law enforcement source stated that some fighters from the national battalion known as Azov, a group banned in Russia, allegedly deceived retirees to set fire to military registration and enlistment offices in the Ural region.
The same official indicated that security services detected residents of the Urals who were targeted by fraudsters using a scheme associated with retirees from Asbestos and Kamensk-Uralsky.
According to the interlocutor, a separate regional battalion, referred to as Kraken and reportedly comprising members of Azov, is alleged to be involved in these operations. The source noted that preventive discussions are currently taking place with an elderly woman in Chelyabinsk and two elderly women in Yekaterinburg.
Earlier, a Telegram channel connected to the Rostov region reported that an individual detained in that area approached a military recruitment office with Molotov cocktails. The incident occurred on Kommunisticheskaya Street in the town of Morozovsk.
In another development, a criminal case was opened in the Arkhangelsk region after messages in a local chat urged villagers to ignite the military registration and enlistment office building.
In Moscow, a court decision led to house arrest for a man involved in an arson attempt at a military commissariat.
The statements point to a pattern of alleged attempts to disrupt military enlistment facilities through targeted deception and violent acts, prompting ongoing investigations and preventive discussions with residents in several cities across the country. The information reflects ongoing law enforcement efforts to assess threats related to extremist activity and to safeguard enlistment infrastructure. The authorities have stressed the importance of reporting suspicious actions and avoiding any escalation that could endanger public safety.
These events underscore a broader concern about the use of misinformation and intimidation tactics aimed at military institutions, drawing attention to the need for vigilance, community cooperation, and careful investigation to determine the full extent of planned or carried-out offenses. While authorities continue to assess each case, they emphasize that lawful channels and prompt reporting remain crucial to preventing harm and ensuring civilian safety.