Reports circulating on a Telegram channel indicate that explosives experts neutralized a second anti-tank mine at the site of the attempted assassination of writer Zakhar Prilepin. The information suggests that authorities found a mine in the wreckage of Prilepin’s car and that an improvised explosive device had been attached to it. The channel’s update notes that the device was discovered within the vehicle after the incident on the highway.
Earlier updates from Prilepin’s press service described the writer’s condition as stable following the attack. The sequence of events points to a highly coordinated effort that left Prilepin injured, with his daughter in the car at the time. Local reports indicate the driver of the vehicle died at the scene, while Prilepin and his daughter were evacuated to medical facilities for treatment. The car involved has been identified as an Audi Q7, and the incident occurred on a stretch of road in the Borsky district of Nizhny Novgorod region.
It has been noted that Prilepin recently returned from the LDNR region to the Nizhny Novgorod area. According to reports, the explosive device was located in the lower section of the vehicle engine, with a TNT-equivalent mass estimated at no less than three kilograms. These details have been compiled from various updates and statements provided by local authorities and media outlets and are being corroborated by investigative agencies as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Authorities have not released a final assessment that would specify suspects or motives, but the injury pattern and the placement of the device are being analyzed to determine whether the attack aligns with past incidents targeting public figures. The investigation continues, with forensic teams examining the vehicle and surrounding debris to reconstruct the sequence of actions that led to the blast and to identify potential accomplices or preparatory steps taken before the event. Stakeholders in the region are urged to await official briefings, as investigators emphasize the importance of verified information to prevent the spread of rumors. The incident has drawn cautious commentary from security analysts who note the vulnerability of prominent writers and public figures to violent acts in certain areas.
Citizens and observers are reminded that details may evolve as investigators collect evidence and interview witnesses. The update from Telegram channels reflects one of several lines of inquiry being pursued by authorities in coordination with regional law enforcement and emergency services. As the investigation proceeds, formal statements from official channels will aim to clarify the timeline, the nature of the devices involved, and any findings regarding the perpetrators or their possible connections to organized activity in the region.