Live pigeon found in box after St. Petersburg fire
A woman threatening to blow up a box on Kantemirovskaya Street turned out to be a Molotov cocktail thrower; a live pigeon was found inside, and a fire covered 30 square meters.
Apr 28, 2026 0
The incident occurred on Kantemirovskaya Street in Saint Petersburg. A woman who was throwing Molotov cocktails at a humanitarian aid collection point threatened to blow up a box, in which a live pigeon was later found.
A live pigeon was found inside a box that a woman threatened to blow up during a Molotov cocktail attack.
The fire started around 7 p.m. The area near the Lesnaya metro station quickly filled with smoke. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), the area of the fire was 30 square meters.
By 7:45 p.m., firefighters discovered new possible fire hotspots. Law enforcement and rescue workers continue to work at the scene.
The woman who threw the incendiary devices was in a state of shock. It was she who threatened to blow up the box with the pigeon inside.
The Cossack community, which organized the humanitarian aid collection point, quickly responded to the incident. Its representatives blamed Ukrainians for the incident.
The situation«s development was broadcast in real time. Information was updated at 8:11 p.m. with new details.
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