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Knife attack at Krasnodar shopping center

New footage reveals Krasnodar mall attacker threw pyrotechnics at a children's center, injured a pregnant woman, and has no record.

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Krasnodar, Russia
Updated
Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 12:51 UTC
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New footage from the interrogation of the Krasnodar shopping center attacker reveals he threw pyrotechnics into a children's entertainment center during the attack. One woman was killed and five people were injured, including a pregnant woman, according to the Governor of Kuban. The attacker was detained by an eyewitness and has no prior criminal record; a forensic psychiatric examination has been ordered. A case has been opened for murder and attempted murder.
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6h agoОперация Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

New details: the attacker used an IED in addition to a knife, victims include shrapnel injuries, total victims raised to 5, attacker is 19 years old, and a second person was mistakenly detained and released.

6h agoКирилл Фёдоров / Война История Оружие

New details: attacker shouted he was bullied, denied third-party connections, and claimed he was 'tired of living.' The location is specified as an MFC, not a shopping center.

5h agoThe Moscow Times

New details: the attack occurred at West Mall shopping center on Zapolyarnaya Street; the attacker was neutralized by visitors before police arrived; at least four to five wounded, including a security guard in critical condition; the Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation.

5h agoОперация Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

Interrogation footage and additional official statements detail that the attacker threw pyrotechnics into a children's area, injured a pregnant woman, was detained by an eyewitness, had no criminal record, and faces murder/attempted murder charges.

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