An explosion occurred on March 19 at a Rosselkhozbank branch located on Mezhinskogo Street in northern Moscow, as reported by the Russian service of Radio Free Europe. Eyewitness accounts and social media footage show shattered windows and significant damage to the bank’s interior.
Following the incident, the state news agency TASS, citing law enforcement sources, announced the arrest of a suspect believed to be involved in the explosion. The individual, a 15-year-old boy, reportedly acted under the direction of phone scammers, allegedly linked to Ukraine. He sustained injuries from the blast and was taken to the hospital. No information has been released regarding other potential victims.
In recent years, Russia has seen sporadic incidents involving arson at administrative buildings and bank branches, with suspects often claiming to be following instructions from scammers. Russian authorities have attributed these scams to Ukrainian intelligence services, a claim that has not been addressed by Ukrainian officials.
An explosion at a Rosselkhozbank branch in Moscow resulted in the arrest of a 15-year-old suspect, who was allegedly influenced by scammers. The incident reflects ongoing tensions and sporadic violence in the region.
Source: Radio Free Europe