Two pensioners detonated fireworks inside a bank branch in Podolsk, a suburb of Moscow, on September 27th, 2025, in what sources described as a "rehearsal" for New Year's celebrations. The incident occurred within the reporting window, around 5:30 PM UTC, according to a social media post. The act, which involved sharing fireworks with others, was documented and shared via X, formerly Twitter, by user @Vijesti11111. The exact motive behind the pensioners' actions remains unclear, though the post suggests a festive, albeit misplaced, intention. This event in Podolsk echoes a previous report from September 27th, which also mentioned an explosion in a bank building in the same location. At that time, the incident was attributed to two pensioners working for "Ukrainian scammers" detonating a box of fireworks, as reported by Mash. The congruence of events in the same location and involving similar actors suggests a potential pattern or a developing story. Additional context from previous reports indicates broader tensions and military activities. On September 27th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the deployment of an Israeli-made Patriot air defense system in Ukraine, with two more anticipated. Meanwhile, diplomatic strains persist between Hungary and Ukraine over a drone incursion, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urging President Zelensky to cease "harassing" Hungary. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has also previously warned of potential risks at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant due to an extended power outage.
