Arson attempt thwarted: resident detained after trying to set fire to voting box in Ugra, Russia
Arson attempt thwarted: resident detained after trying to set fire to voting box in Ugra, Russia
- Record_IDVB5040
- Title:Arson attempt thwarted: resident detained after trying to set fire to voting box in Ugra, Russia
- Tags:fire, voting, ugra, russia, arson, detention, ballots, equipment, attempt, thwarted, resident, kogalym, khanty-mansiysk, autonomous, okrug, molotov, cocktail, authorities, intervention
- Category:News
- Filming Location:Ugra
- Country:Russian Federation
- Graphic Content Categories:Brand Safe
- Description:On March 15, 2024, in Ugra, Russia, a resident of Kogalym, situated in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, attempted to set fire to a stationary voting box, as reported by the Ugra Election Commission. The suspect was promptly detained, and the fire was swiftly extinguished, with no damage inflicted upon the ballots or equipment. The unsuccessful attempt involved a Molotov cocktail aimed at the voting box, but fortunately, authorities were able to intervene before any significant harm could occur.
- Appearance Release Status:None