Molotov cocktails thrown at St. Petersburg aid point
On the evening of February 4, two incendiary devices were thrown at a humanitarian aid collection point on Kantemirovskaya Street. The suspect, a woman, was found with another suspicious item.
Apr 28, 2026 0
The woman suspected of throwing the devices is being monitored by police at the scene.
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The incident occurred on February 4 near Lesnaya metro station in St. Petersburg. An unknown woman threw two Molotov cocktails at a humanitarian aid point located on Kantemirovskaya Street.
According to available information, the woman had another item wrapped in tape. Explosive ordnance disposal specialists were called to the scene to inspect it.
The woman has not been formally detained but remains at the scene under the supervision of law enforcement officers.
First reports of smoke in the Lesnaya area appeared around 6:00 p.m. that same day. Later it was determined that the cause was not simply a fire.
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