Woman Killed in Stabbing Spree in Krasnodar Mall

By AFP June 20, 2026 The suspect in the Krasnodar life attack was apprehended shortly after. Telegram/Irina Volk A woman was killed and five people were wounded during a stabbing spree in a mall in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar on Saturday, local authorities said. Four women and a male security guard were injured in the attack, according to state news agency TASS. One of the women is reportedly pregnant. The 19-year-old suspect was apprehended and will undergo psychiatric tests, it added, saying a murder investigation had been opened. The motives for the attack remain unknown. One video published by Russian outlet Ostorozhno Novosti showed the suspect saying he was "sick of his life" during a short interrogation shortly after his arrest. Local law enforcement told TASS that the subject has no previous convictions and came to Krasnodar four months earlier for work. Read more about: Krasnodar Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Ukrainian Drone Attacks Spark Blazes at Seaport and Oil Refinery in Southern Russia Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems destroyed nearly 150 drones overnight across Russia and in annexed Crimea. 2 Min read Defense Ministry Found Liable for Deadly Fighter Jet Crash in Krasnodar Region The case was brought by the relatives of an elderly woman who died when a Su-34 fighter-bomber slammed into an apartment building in the port town of Yeysk... 2 Min read 3 Killed in Rostov Region as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Overnight Air Attacks Authorities in Kyiv, meanwhile, said Russian strikes on the city killed at least six people and injured 14 others, including a child. 2 Min read Ukrainian Drones Hit Major Oil Refinery in Southern Russia for Second Time in a Month Reuters calculations show that recent strikes on Russian oil refineries have cut its refining capacity by 17%, or about 1.1 million barrels per day. 1 Min read