A recent incident in a Volgograd region school has drawn attention after a graduate student attacked a classmate during a last bell celebration. The assailant, a 17-year-old who had just completed his schooling, claimed during police questioning that the act was tied to extortion. A video of the interrogation appeared on a popular Telegram channel identified as 112, fueling further discussion about the case.
The confrontation was captured on surveillance footage. In the moment of celebration, the student drew a pocket knife and aimed it at a 17-year-old girl, later identified as Valeria. He attempted to cut her throat, but nearby classmates acted quickly and blocked the attack, preventing what could have been a deadly harm.
During the questioning, the accused claimed that the violence happened spontaneously. However, when pressed by a police officer, he adjusted his statement, saying that his plan involved forcibly taking control of the school and harming his mother in the process using a file. The officer noted that the suspect could not recall the attacked girl’s name, adding to the confusion surrounding his motives.
Friends and fellow students expressed bewilderment about why such violence could occur. At this time, the student is awaiting a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to determine any underlying mental health concerns or risk factors that may have contributed to the incident.
The girl who was targeted sustained a neck injury but the emergency teams indicated that her life was not in danger. Medical staff provided care on site, and she remained under observation following the incident.
Background information suggests there may have been prior incidents involving students from Ufa, including reports about the theft of a monument by a graduate named Valera, a detail that has been mentioned in recent local coverage. This context has led authorities to emphasize the importance of safeguarding school environments and supporting students through potential conflicts and stressors.
Authorities have stated that no other injuries were reported in connection with the incident and that security measures will be reviewed as part of ongoing investigations. The school community is receiving guidance on how to respond to traumatic events and ensure that students feel safe returning to classes. Meanwhile, investigators are continuing to collect statements from witnesses and reviewing footage to determine the exact sequence of events and the culpability involved in the attack. Inquiries are expected to clarify whether extortion was actually a motive or a misconstrued claim used during questioning. This situation underscores the broader need for early mental health intervention and robust school safety protocols to prevent violence in educational settings, particularly during commemorative events where emotions can run high. The case remains under investigation, with updates anticipated as new information becomes available as part of routine law enforcement procedures. (Source: Telegram channel 112)