A 20-year-old man accused of carrying out a series of railway…
A 20-year-old man accused of carrying out a series of railway sabotage acts, including arson on electric trains and relay cabinets in Moscow Oblast, attempted suicide in pre-trial detention center No. 12 in Zelenograd on the morning of July 24, but was successfully rescued by staff. The incident occurred during an ongoing investigation into a group allegedly acting under Ukrainian guidance.
Consensus
- A 20-year-old man was detained in connection with sabotage acts on railways in Moscow Oblast.
- The suspect attempted suicide while held in pre-trial detention center No.12 in Zelenograd.
- The incident occurred on the morning of July 24.
- Staff at the detention center successfully prevented his death.
- Medical hospitalization was not required for the individual after the attempt.
- The man had previously attempted suicide during court appearances and while in custody.
- He was arrested along with two accomplices in 2023.
- The group allegedly carried out arson attacks on electric train engines (locomotives) and relay cabinets at railway depots in Lobnya and Domodedovo.
- The alleged reward for the acts amounted to 100,000 rubles.
- The case involves charges of sabotage and terrorism under Russian law.
Points of divergence
- The suspect was accused of a series of sabotage and arson attacks on railways; the total reward promised by Ukrainian handlers was 100,000 rubles. The group allegedly acted under instructions from Ukrainian coordinators. — riamo
- The man attempted suicide in custody but was saved; there is a hypothesis that the act had a demonstrative character due to prior similar actions during court appearances and while detained. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Rescue of a 20-year-old accused in sabotage at Zelenograd detention center — РИАМО
- Arsonist of Moscow suburban trains attempted suicide in a detention center — Вести