16-Year-Old Girl Charged with Terrorism in Novosibirsk
In Novosibirsk, a 16-year-old resident was accused of terrorism. In Novosibirsk, Vitalina Prenning, 16, was charged with articles regarding the preparation of a terrorist act, participation in a terrorist organization, and training in terrorism.
Consensus
- A 16-year-old girl named Vitalina Prening from Novosibirsk was charged with terrorism-related crimes.
- The case was initiated based on data from the Rosfinmonitoring registry.
- Prening was added to the registry of terrorists and extremists on August 10.
- Her bank accounts were blocked following her inclusion in the registry.
- The case has been sent to the 2nd Eastern Military District Court's representative office in Novosibirsk.
- The specific charges against her are not publicly known.
- Prening previously participated in cultural activities such as painting, vocal, and ballroom dancing.
- She took part in patriotic events and was involved in activities at the 'Mayak' cultural center.
Points of divergence
- Prening participated in a painting competition dedicated to Chekhov's creativity. — tg_sibrealii
- The FSB reported in late July 2026 about Ukrainian intelligence attempting to recruit young people via a dating chatbot called 'Davinchik,' leading to multiple cases of terrorism and sabotage charges, including in Novosibirsk Oblast. — mediazona
Coverage (3 sources)
- Criminal case on terrorism filed against 16-year-old schoolgirl Vitalina Prenning in Novosibirsk — Радио Свобода
- In Novosibirsk, 16-year-old resident accused of terrorism — Сибирь.Реалии
- On a 16-year-old schoolgirl from Novosibirsk, a case on terrorism has been filed — Медиазона