Arson Destroys Dobrovolets Foundation Premises on Kantemirovskaya

A fire caused by two Molotov cocktails completely destroyed humanitarian aid at the collection point. Foundation employees stated they will continue their work.
Apr 28, 2026
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On the evening of 4 February, a fire broke out at the premises of the charitable foundation Dobrovolets on Kantemirovskaya Street after two incendiary devices were thrown. The fire destroyed all collected humanitarian aid, including medicines and uniforms, and the walls were covered with a thick layer of soot.
A video recording captures the extensive damage caused by the fire at the Dobrovolets foundation premises.
Deputy director of the organization Vladimir Bakin, known by the call sign Ulfer, said the foundation would assess the damage and determine the extent of necessary restoration work. «Naturally, we will calculate all the damage, understand how badly our premises have suffered, what repairs will be needed and what needs to be done. … Naturally, we will not refuse any assistance within our power. Only together can we overcome all hardships and obstacles,» he addressed his subscribers.
The fire was recorded in the Lesnaya district. Police and Rosgvardiya officers detained a 24-year-old woman on suspicion of committing arson. A criminal case has been opened on charges of a terrorist act.
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