An alarming incident rocked Abakan, Russia, as an unknown man wielding both an axe and a knife went on a violent spree.
Two locals fell victim to his rampage, sustaining injuries that landed them in the hospital.
The assailant’s erratic behaviour caught the attention of bystanders who swiftly alerted the authorities.
A video of the attack was shared on Telegram.
Police moved quickly to detain the attacker, but the condition of the victims remains undisclosed.
The motive behind the attack is still unclear, but it happened on the first of three voting days for the Russian presidential election that will most likely see Vladimir Putin winning his fifth term.
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