Russia: Shooting at military base in Zabaykalsky Krai (Far East region) leaves eight dead October 25

Event

A Russian soldier opened fire on his fellow soldiers at 18:15 (local time) on Friday, October 25, at a military base in Gorny, near the city of Chita in Zabaykalsky Krai (Far East region). Eight soldiers, including two officers, were killed and two more were wounded in the shooting. The shooter has been identified and detained, and officials reportedly suspect that he was suffering from mental health issues. Investigations into the incident are ongoing as of Friday night.

Advice

Individuals in the area are advised to monitor the situation, avoid the area of the incident, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.