2026 Anapa college shooting
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| 2026 Anapa college shooting | |
|---|---|
 The suspected gunman entering the college while holding the shotgun. | |
| Location | Anapa, Krasnodar Krai, Russia |
| Date | 11 February 2026 |
| Target | People at the college |
Attack type | School shooting |
| Weapon | TOZ-34 double-barreled shotgun[1] |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Injured | 2 |
| Perpetrator | Ilya O. |
| Motive | Under investigation |
On 11 February 2026, a student opened fire on several people at a technical college in Anapa, Krasnodar Krai, Russia. A security guard was killed while trying to stop the attacker and two others were injured.[2] The suspect, a 17-year-old student, was detained at the scene.[3]
Shooting
Twenty minutes before the attack, the alleged shooter asked his friend if there was a lesson going on and how much people would be at the entrance.[5] After, he fired ten shots in the hallway and three on the street. He reloaded his gun six times during the attack and was wearing a vest containing ammunition.[6][7] A security guard saw him fire at an employee on the school's CCTV cameras. He immediately blocked the entrances, but was killed. He managed to press the panic button, call the National Guard and contact the second security post before dying. When the suspect allegedly shot the guard, a student in the hallway was also struck by gunfire.[8]
Victims
The security guard was identified as 55-year-old Nikolai Pavlovich.[9] The injured victims were identified as a 44 or 45-year-old librarian and a 17 or 18-year-old student.[10] The condition of the injured victims is reported to be moderate.[11] The student was discharged from the Anapa city hospital on February 20. The librarian was transferred to Krasnodar for treatment but was expected to return to Anapa for further treatment.[12]
Suspect
According to Lenta.ru, the attacker was a 17-year-old technical school student Ilya O. majoring in vehicle repair and maintenance. According to acquaintances, he had no previous history of violent behavior. It was reported that shortly before the attack, a post containing threats of violence was published on his Telegram profile. The account associated with him also posted materials related to previous attacks on educational institutions, specifically Perm State University shooting, Kerch Polytechnic College massacre and Columbine High School massacre.[13]
The version circulating on social media about a possible motive being the non-issuance of a diploma has not received official confirmation.
Aftermath
A mobile mental health support center was set up for students, their parents and faculty at the college.[4] Security was strengthened at educational institutions across Krasnodar Krai following the shooting.[14] The family of the security guard who was killed received the Tigran Keosayan award.[9] A memorial for him was set up by the college where the shooting occurred.[15] He was buried at the Anapa City Cemetery on February 14.[16]