Officials from Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed that a delegation from the main department for criminal investigations arrived in the Nizhny Novgorod region to assist with the investigation following the car explosion linked to writer Zakhar Prilepin. The update, issued via the Telegram channel MVD Environment, indicates that the group consists of highly experienced investigators assembled by the ministry’s leadership to provide practical support at the scene and to coordinate with regional authorities as the case unfolds.
The statement stresses that efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack remain a priority and are being carried out under the direct oversight of the ministry’s leadership. The involvement of central investigative units signals the seriousness with which Moscow regards the incident and its potential implications for public safety and security in the region.
Earlier updates noted that the Fire Movement had claimed responsibility for the assassination attempt that targeted Prilepin’s vehicle and its occupants. The explosion occurred on a highway in the Borsky district, affecting a white Audi Q7 used by the writer. Paramedics transported Prilepin to a hospital with injuries to both legs, while his daughter, who was in the car at the time, reportedly left the vehicle shortly before the blast. The driver of the vehicle died at the scene, and authorities have been careful in detailing the sequence of events to ensure accuracy as the investigation proceeds.
Reports also indicate that Prilepin had recently returned from a visit to the LDNR region before the incident and that the explosive device was placed under the vehicle’s engine, with an estimated yield of at least three kilograms in TNT equivalent. Local and federal investigators are examining security footage, vehicle components, and potential surveillance indicators to reconstruct the attack and to determine the perpetrators’ motives and networks. The case has drawn in diverse law enforcement and security agencies who are coordinating across jurisdictions to gather evidence and to pursue leads that can establish a clear connection between the attack and its potential backers.
As the investigation unfolds, officials have urged the public to rely on official updates and to avoid speculation. The ministry’s communications reiterate that maintaining public safety and quickly delivering a thorough resolution to this serious crime remains the central objective of all involved agencies. In the interim, the investigation continues to collect forensics, witness statements, and technical data to build a complete account of the events surrounding the explosion and to identify the individuals responsible for this violent act. The ministry’s leadership pledges transparent action as new facts emerge and reassurances are issued to local residents and readers following the growing concern around the incident.