Russian soldiers' bold escape thwarted by Krasnodar police
On Friday evening, about 100 Russian soldiers attempted to escape from a closed military unit in Krasnodar. The situation was quickly contained by guard forces and the police.
What do you need to know?
- Where did the incident occur? The incident took place at a military unit in Krasnodar, Krasnodar Krai, Russia.
- What actions were taken by the authorities? The area was secured by guard forces and police, and the streets in the city were blocked.
- How many soldiers managed to escape? Seven soldiers managed to escape from the unit, four of whom were quickly apprehended.
Why did the soldiers try to escape?
According to reports in Russian media, soldiers who had previously left the unit without authorization were being held in a specially fenced area on the military command's premises. On Friday evening, April 18, about 100 of them attempted to escape by breaking through the fence.
"The escapees managed to destroy the fence and leave the area," reported Russian channels on Telegram.
What are the authorities' next steps?
The Krasnodar authorities acted swiftly by blocking streets and surrounding the incident area. Of the seven soldiers who managed to escape, four were quickly apprehended, while three remain at large.
"Searches for the remaining escapees are ongoing in the city," local sources report.
Officially, the soldiers who attempted to escape were not armed. However, reports on Telegram indicate that at least a few managed to acquire weapons. There was an exchange of fire with the police and the Russian National Guard (Rossgvardia). There are reports of injuries and fatalities, though these have not been confirmed.
What are the Kremlin's plans?
In light of this incident, it is noteworthy that the Kremlin plans to draft 160,000 people for military service from April 1 to July 15, 2025. This is the largest number of conscriptions in the three-year conflict with Ukraine. "The men will not be sent to deployment points in the so-called 'DPR' and 'LPR', as well as in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions," the authorities assure.
