Polling station set on fire in Russian city

The Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation Ella Pamfilova reported a targeted arson at one of the polling stations in the Republic of Komi. The incident occurred after the voting was completed.

The resulting fire promptly eliminated duty services, preventing the spread of fire. The man who committed arson was detained by law enforcement agencies right at the scene.

The head of the Central Election Commission stressed that the incident did not affect the electoral process. The work of the precinct was not disturbed, voting there continues as usual.

Earlier, the head of the CEC Ella Pamfilova confirmed that at one of the polling stations in the Komi Republic, about 50 ballots with pre-marks for one of the parties were identified. According to her, information about this appeared in social networks on September 18, and such actions require the most thorough investigation.