An unknown aircraft reportedly crashed onto the grounds of a private residence in the resort area known as Sand Hills, according to the Telegram channel Crushing on the Moika. The report came from a local resident who saw the incident and alerted authorities, prompting a rapid response from law enforcement and emergency teams. A demining squad, accompanied by a dog handler and a trained canine, was dispatched to the scene to secure the area and assess any hazards. The object involved, accompanied by exposed wiring, measured about half a meter in length and roughly 30 centimeters in width, according to initial field observations.
There are claims that a poorly legible inscription was found on the outer surface of the casing, though the exact wording could not be deciphered at the moment. The nature of the object and its origins remain under investigation as authorities work to determine whether it is a potential hazard or a misidentified domestic or weather-related item. Local investigators are coordinating with specialized teams to preserve the scene and gather necessary evidence for a formal assessment.
Former Governor of the Leningrad region, Alexander Drozdenko, announced the opening of a criminal case related to the alleged sabotage of a power line in Susaninsky settlement. He indicated that investigators and technical experts conducted a thorough on-site examination, and that personnel from the Federal Security Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs were actively pursuing suspected perpetrators. This statement underscored the seriousness with which authorities are treating threats to critical infrastructure in the area.
Earlier, Drozdenko published a photograph showing damage from the explosion on a power line pole in the Gatchina district during the night of May 1. He noted that another nearby support also housed an explosive device, which had been neutralized by response teams. The sequence of events suggested a coordinated attempt to disrupt infrastructure, prompting heightened vigilance and a broader security response across neighboring communities.
Additionally, on May 1, reports emerged of a freight train derailment caused by an explosion on a railway line in the Bryansk region. Authorities in that region stated that preliminary investigations were underway to determine the cause of the incident and to assess any potential linkages to other security concerns affecting critical transport corridors. The convergence of incidents across different locales has prompted officials to increase monitoring and interagency coordination to safeguard transportation networks and public safety across the broader area.