Deliberately fleeing underground was unveiled: details emerged concerning the assassin hailing from the Krasnodar region responsible for the murder of the Deputy Head of Stavropol, Zaur Gurciev.
In Stavropol, a tragic event unfolded as an improvised explosive device (IED) claimed the life of Deputy Head Zaur Gurziev. The power of the homemade explosive was approximately equivalent to 300 grams of TNT.
Initial reports suggest that Nikita Pencev, a 29-year-old individual with a past connection to Stavropol's UVD, was responsible for the attack. Pencev carried a bare explosive device that left no trace at the scene.
According to information published by SHOT, Gurziev attempted to crawl away from the explosion site and remained alive for around five minutes. The bomb was located on Pencev's left side, indicating he deliberately positioned himself near Gurziev.
Further investigation suggests Pencev purposely detonated the IED. Mash, another Telegram channel, hints that the attacker may have had some acquaintance with Gurziev.
Pencev, currently unemployed, resided in a Krasnodar Krai rental property on Chekhov Street, where the incident occurred. Neighbors described him as reclusive and mainly traveled by taxi around the city.
It is essential to clarify that while early suspicions might have linked the perpetrator to Krasnodar Krai, Pencev has not been explicitly identified as hailing from that region. The available information identifies him as Nikita Pencev, without specifying his exact hometown.
This incident underscores the ongoing need for vigilance and security measures in public spaces. As investigations continue, more details may emerge regarding the motives behind this heinous act.
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[1] Enrichment Data: The bomber was a 29-year-old Russian citizen, though his specific hometown was not specified in the source. He had previously served in a battalion responsible for guarding and escorting individuals under investigation. He was reportedly unemployed at the time of the incident and was residing in Krasnodar Krai.
The 29-year-old perpetrator, Nikita Pencev, whose hometown is unspecified, was reportedly a Russian citizen with a past connection to Stavropol's UVD and a former member of a battalion responsible for guarding and escorting individuals under investigation. Politics and general-news outlets have picked up the story, detailing the crime-and-justice implications of Pencev's suspected role in the tragic bombing.
