In Petrozavodsk authorities reported a dangerous incident at a local Rosneft gas station, where a man threatened to blow up the premises. The event occurred at a gas station on Lesnoy Prospekt, and the joint press service of the Karelia courts provided the official briefing on the matter.
Two days earlier, a 33-year-old male visitor entered the gas station with a grenade he had brought along. He removed the pin and began shouting that he would cause mass casualties. The threat prompted an immediate response from staff and patrons who moved to safety outside the building, allowing police to manage the scene without further injuries.
Law enforcement arrived quickly and secured the area around the station where the suspect remained. The individual was detained on the spot, and investigators opened a case against the Resident of Petrozavodsk for intentional misreporting of a terrorist act. The court subsequently ordered the suspect to be held in a detention center until June 15 while the case proceeds and all facts are clarified. The investigation continues as authorities work to establish the full extent of the threat and the perpetrator’s intent.
This incident is part of a broader pattern in which authorities pursue cases related to calls for terrorism. Earlier legal actions included a lawsuit against a doctor for comments made on social media that allegedly amplified a terrorist message. The authorities stress the importance of swift reporting, careful verification of threats, and the legal processes that follow such incidents to ensure public safety and the integrity of investigations.
Experts note that incidents of this kind test security protocols at facilities deemed critical for urban infrastructure. Investigators emphasize that even threats that appear to be impulsive or symbolic are treated with seriousness to prevent any harm. The ongoing inquiry focuses on understanding the suspect’s motives, the credibility of the threat, and the potential risk to bystanders during the event. The public is reminded to contact authorities if any suspicious activity is observed and to rely on official updates issued by law enforcement and court authorities as the case develops.