Russian authorities are investigating alleged neo-Nazi links after a 15-year-old boy carried out a racist knife attack at a medical university hostel in the city of Ufa three days ago, injuring several students and police officers.
The teenager is believed to have had connections to the banned Russian neo-Nazi organisation National Socialism/White Power.
Reports state that during the attack he shouted slogans about the Holocaust and drew a swastika symbol on a wall inside the hostel using his victims’ blood, although this detail has not been formally confirmed in an official police statement.
The attack took place at a dormitory linked to Bashkir State Medical University, which hosts a significant number of international students.
At least six people were injured. Four of those wounded were Indian nationals studying medicine.
Two police officers were injured while responding to the incident.
Officials said that none of the victims were believed to be in life-threatening condition. The suspect was detained at the scene after reportedly resisting arrest and was himself injured before being taken to a children’s medical hospital.
Footage broadcast by Russian television showed a heavy police presence at the hostel, with ambulances and emergency vehicles surrounding the building. Students were evacuated while officers secured the premises. Nearby streets were temporarily closed.
Russia’s Investigative Committee has confirmed that they are considering charges including attempted murder and assault on law enforcement officers.
