An incident reported by URA.RU indicates that a veteran of the SVO from the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug was attacked in Lyantor, resulting in serious injuries. The report references posts from local communities on social networks that describe the incident and identify the aggressors as unknown individuals who assaulted the veteran during a night out.
The confrontation took place inside a cafe in Lyantor, a small town where a different celebration was underway. Eyewitnesses say the SVO veteran was with a group that did not appear to be causing a disturbance. In the same room, another group of men was celebrating an anniversary, and the two groups ended up in a violent clash after alcohol-fueled tempers flared. The altercation escalated quickly, leading to a serious physical confrontation between the two parties and leaving the veteran injured. Local observers describe the scene as chaotic, with shouting, pushing, and a struggle that spilled from one area of the cafe to another before security intervened.
According to the reporting outlet, the veteran suffered the loss of vision in one eye and a punctured hand during the fight. The account emphasizes that the injuries occurred while the individual was not actively serving in peacetime, highlighting the lasting impact of the violence on those who have already served. The article notes that the injured person required medical care after the incident and was deprived of one eye as a result of the injuries sustained during the confrontation.
Members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the region stated that they had not yet received a detailed explanation about the conflict. The public broadcast prompted law enforcement to open an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack, identify those responsible, and establish the sequence of events that led to the brawl. Officials indicated they would pursue all available avenues to gather evidence and interview witnesses in order to bring accountability to those involved.
In a separate incident linked to the broader context of the same period, reports emerged about a participant in the SVO from St. Petersburg who reportedly purchased a high-value vehicle with his savings, only to disappear afterward. This story has circulated in local media, illustrating the varied and sometimes troubling outcomes faced by veterans and their families in the aftermath of the conflict. It underscores a broader concern about security, stability, and the support structures available for veterans as well as the attention drawn to those who come back from service with lasting consequences on their lives. The collective reporting from regional outlets and social networks continues to shape public understanding of these events and the government’s response to incidents involving veterans.