Three residents of Volgograd were detained
Three residents of Volgograd were detained after publishing photos and video footage of a Wildberries warehouse that was damaged during a drone attack.
Consensus
- Three residents of Volgograd were detained for sharing photos and videos of the Wildberries warehouse after a drone attack.
- The warehouse fire was caused by a drone attack on the night of July 31.
- No injuries were reported among the warehouse workers.
- The attack also damaged residential buildings and a fuel and energy complex.
- One woman died and eight others were injured in the attack.
- The individuals posted content in local chat groups to ask about or confirm the cause of the fire.
- All three individuals expressed regret and acknowledged that their posts could have aided the enemy.
- A regional ban on filming the aftermath of drone attacks and air defense operations has been in effect in Volgograd Oblast since February 2025.
- Violating the ban can result in administrative fines of up to 5,000 rubles for individuals.
- The videos of the individuals' apologies were published by the media outlet V1.ru.
Points of divergence
- The individuals may face fines of up to one million rubles, though this applies only to legal entities, according to Mediazona. — novaya_eu
- It is unclear whether administrative protocols were issued against the detained individuals. — meduza
- The article includes a historical note stating that no Russian city had been attacked by Ukrainian drones or missiles before February 24, 2022. — tg_horizontal_russia
Coverage (4 sources)
- In Volgograd, three locals were detained for publishing photos and video of the Wildberries warehouse, attacked by drones — Meduza
- In Volgograd, three people were detained for publishing photos and videos of the attacked Wildberries warehouse. Security forces published their apologies — Новая газета Европа
- Three residents of Volgograd detained after publishing photos and video of burning Wildberries warehouse — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия
- Three residents of Volgograd detained for publishing photos and video of an attacked Wildberries warehouse — Медиазона