Russia: Police response ongoing following earlier knife attack near Yekaterinburg Railway Station, May 17

Event

Police, soldiers, and healthcare workers remain at the scene of an earlier knife attack in Yekaterinburg May 17. According to reports, a knife-wielding assailant attacked and killed up to three passersby near the Yekaterinburg Railway Station. The assailant was shot and wounded by soldiers patrolling the area, which is also located near a military base. The motive for the attack remains unclear, but authorities are not treating it as a terrorist incident.

An increased security presence is likely to remain near the railway station as authorities investigate the attack. Localized transport disruptions are possible; however, the railway station remains unaffected.

Advice

Avoid the incident site until authorities complete their investigation. Allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Follow all official orders.