Investigators have opened a criminal case after a 15-year-old boy was struck by a moving train on the Moscow metro’s rail line. The incident was confirmed by the press office and is now under close scrutiny by the investigative committee.
It is recalled that on March 9 at the Kiev metro station on the Circle Line, a man reportedly pushed a young passenger directly onto the path of an oncoming electric train. Fortunately, the teenager did not suffer injuries that endanger life or health, and he survived the moment unharmed.
The case has been classified and is being pursued under the charge of Attempted Murder, a designation that highlights the severity of the alleged actions and the intent involved.
At this time, investigators are actively working at the scene. They are conducting a range of investigative actions aimed at forming a complete portrait of the event. Eyewitness testimony is being collected and reviewed, and camera footage from surrounding platforms and trains is being scrutinized to reconstruct the sequence of events and identify potential accomplices or patterns of behavior.
Earlier reports indicated that the person who pushed the teenager under the train had been noted by authorities to have a history of psychiatric treatment. The ongoing inquiry will examine all aspects of the incident, including the suspect’s possible motives, mental health context, and any prior encounters with public safety personnel. Authorities emphasize that the safety of passengers remains a primary concern and that every measure is being taken to ensure accountability and prevent similar harm in the future.
Public safety officials remind commuters to stay behind marked lines, remain aware of their surroundings on platforms, and avoid crowding near the edge during train arrivals. The Moscow metro system continues to cooperate with law enforcement to deliver a thorough, transparent investigation and to provide timely information as facts emerge. Current updates will be issued as the case develops, and investigators will continue to pursue every lead that could clarify what transpired and why, with the aim of delivering a clear explanation to the public and appropriate actions for safety improvements in the transit network.