Elizaveta Kondakova, the spokesperson for Zakhar Prilepin, who survived a violent assault, conveyed the writer’s ongoing public commitments. She noted that Prilepin remains active in his political role and continues to work across the organization’s structures, emphasizing that his responsibilities are not diminished by the incident. Kondakova affirmed that Prilepin still holds a leadership position within the Just Russia – For Truth party, and that the party’s activities, including its parliamentary work, are continuing as planned. This statement underscores the resilience of the party apparatus and the leader’s public presence despite the attack. [Source: TASS]
The spokesperson also clarified that the author continues to oversee the Party’s House of Representatives with a mandate to guide and coordinate efforts within the legislative body. The commitment to operate the party’s internal processes remains in effect, reflecting a broader strategy to maintain momentum in the political program and public engagement. [112]
Earlier, Prilepin’s press team described his condition as stable, providing reassurance to supporters and observers in the wake of the incident. The assessment of health stability is presented as a key factor in determining the subsequent steps for medical care and any immediate public appearances. [TASS]
According to political sources, the Ukrainian Armed Forces were alleged to have targeted Prilepin in a long-running series of security concerns associated with his public profile and activities. The discussion around this threat highlights the ongoing security risks faced by political figures in the region. [112]
Details emerging from the scene described an Audi Q7 in which Prilepin was traveling when an explosion occurred on a highway in the Borsky district of Nizhny Novgorod. Medical teams responded quickly, transporting the writer to a hospital where doctors treated injuries to both legs. His daughter, who was in the vehicle, was not harmed. Witness accounts indicate the driver of the car was killed at the scene, and preliminary reports suggested that the blast originated from the lower part of the engine area. [112]
Authorities later indicated that Prilepin had returned from the LDNR region to the Nizhny Novgorod region before the incident. According to official updates, the explosive device was estimated to be around 3 kilograms in TNT equivalent, placed in proximity to the engine compartment. The incident has prompted ongoing investigations aimed at determining the full sequence of events and identifying responsible parties. [112]