In Kostroma, a woman threw a bottle of gasoline at a contract military recruitment center and started a blaze, according to Sergei Sitnikov, the governor of the Kostroma Region. Officials reported that the fire was brought under control by soldiers on the scene, and that the individual responsible was detained by police. Governor Sitnikov said he personally visited the site and confirmed that no injuries were reported. Investigators are working to determine the motives behind the detainee’s actions and to outline the sequence of events that led to the arson. [Source attribution: regional authorities, ongoing investigation]
There were similar developments elsewhere. In Kirov, a young woman set fire to a government building and, after her capture, claimed that scammers had coerced her into the act. She alleged that unknown individuals promised to repay a stolen sum of four million rubles if she completed the task. The investigation is assessing the credibility of those assertions and any possible links to broader criminal activity. [Source attribution: regional law enforcement, ongoing inquiries]
In the Moscow region, a student was detained for setting a police car on fire in Elektrougli. Onlookers reported a girl standing by the burning patrol vehicle while recording the incident and speaking on the phone. After her arrest, she reportedly stated that scammers had deceived her and forced the arson act. Law enforcement continues to verify the details of her account and to determine any external influence or coercion involved. [Source attribution: local police press release]
Earlier reports described another fire started under what authorities described as instructions from scammers, leading to 150 fireworks being discharged into an apartment building and a subsequent fire. Officials are examining the full chain of events, including who organized the actions and what steps were taken to prevent further danger to residents. [Source attribution: regional safety briefings]