Russian man detained in Montenegro for horrifying yacht attack

The police in Montenegro have detained a 36-year-old Russian man. According to local media, the man tried to set a woman on fire on a yacht. The victim informed the police after the man beat her and doused the boat's cabin with gasoline.

Horrifying scenes in Tivat in Montenegro, located in the famous Bay of Kotor - a well-known tourist attraction in this small Balkan country.

According to local media, the 36-year-old Russian attempted to murder the woman. The method he employed is terrifying. He first threatened the woman, then hit her in the head several times, and finally doused the yacht's cabin with gasoline and locked the defenseless woman inside. He likely intended to set the boat on fire to kill her.

The victim, however, managed to contact the police. She reported that the 36-year-old wanted to kill her. The Russian man, identified by the initials V.D., was detained by law enforcement officers. Emergency and medical services also participated in the operation. The officers interviewed several witnesses of the incident.

V.D. was found to have alcohol in his system. A case was opened against him on suspicion of committing domestic violence or violence within a family community, according to the police statement.

There are many Russians in Montenegro. This tiny state is exceptionally lenient regarding entry laws for citizens of this country. Many Russians came here following the mobilization in September of last year.

Russians can live in this beautiful, tiny country for many years if they do not exceed the 30 days of any single stay. However, if they leave Montenegro even for a moment, they can resume their stay without any problem.

Some have seen this as an opportunity and started businesses, offering trips just outside Montenegro's border, such as to Bosnia. These trips can be brief or combined with sightseeing or wine tasting. Then, the Russians return to Montenegro and can continue to stay without any issues.