On Schmidt Street in the Soviet district, a man in the city center of Ulan-Ude drew the attention of bystanders as he walked with a weapon. The report circulated on the Telegram channel All Ulan-Ude, noting that witnesses saw him handle the device and hear him say that there was nothing to fear because the weapon would not shoot (per the All Ulan-Ude Telegram channel).
Later, authorities indicated that the gun turned out to be pneumatic. A detention followed as law enforcement in the region treated the matter as potentially disruptive. The incident prompted a cautious response from local authorities; no injuries were reported at the scene (police briefing).
Earlier, in Novokuznetsk within the Zavodskoy district, residents were alarmed when a schoolchild appeared on a street carrying an object resembling a weapon. Eyewitnesses mistook the 15-year-old for an armed person as he walked home from a friend’s house carrying a plastic machine gun. Police confirmed the item posed no real danger to others, and a preventive conversation was held with the youth (local witnesses, police statement).
In the Krasnoyarsk region, reports described a man opening fire inside a hospital. Details about injuries or casualties were not released publicly, and authorities launched an investigation to determine the sequence of events and any motives involved (police source).
These incidents collectively underscore the ongoing need for vigilance when objects resemble weapons and for clear reporting of suspicious behavior. They also highlight the differences between real firearms and replicas or toy devices. For readers in Canada and the United States, this overview serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting unusual behavior and ensuring safety around potential threats, while officials work to verify facts and contain risks in any public space.