Arson attempt in Tyumen

Case information

Incident date: Jun 3, 2024
Country: Russia
Place: Tyumen
Categories: Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against: Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators: Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents: Arson
Vandalism (all)
Place of Incident: Church
Bias Indicators: Lack of Other Motive
Significance of Property/Structure/Location to religious community
Reported to Police: Yes
Response of Local Authorities: Investigated

On June 3, a 43-year-old man tried to set fire on the Dmitry Donskoy Church Tyumen. He threw incendiary mixtures and fled on his bicycle, as filmed by an eyewitness. The police have now detained the man. The motives are still unknown.

Video: Telegram

Sources

New Day News (opens in a new tab)
Novaya Gazeta (opens in a new tab)
L'observatoire de la christianophobie (opens in a new tab)