Russian Influencers Arrested For Filming Video In Front Of Burning Oil Factory Targeted by Ukrainian Drone Attack; Video Goes Viral

Russian authorities arrested two young Influencers, aged 19 and 21, after a video on TikTok went viral of them filming it in front of a burning Russian factory after an attack by Ukrainian drones. The video shows 21-year-old Dasha Vladimirova and 19-year-old Karina Evgenieva, along with an unidentified man, filming a video while at an oil depot belonging to Rosneft-Kubannefteprodukt.

Rutunjay Dole Updated: Monday, August 04, 2025, 01:01 PM IST
Russian Influencers Arrested For Filming Video In Front Of Burning Oil Factory Targeted by Ukrainian Drone Attack; Video Goes Viral | X @sentdefender

Russian Influencers Arrested For Filming Video In Front Of Burning Oil Factory Targeted by Ukrainian Drone Attack; Video Goes Viral | X @sentdefender

Russian authorities arrested two young Influencers, aged 19 and 21, after a video on TikTok went viral of them filming it in front of a burning Russian factory after an attack by Ukrainian drones. The video shows 21-year-old Dasha Vladimirova and 19-year-old Karina Evgenieva, along with an unidentified man filming the video while at an oil depot belonging to Rosneft-Kubannefteprodukt.

Along with the two Russian influencers who were playing the song, 'Crimson Dawn' by Russian rapper Endshpil. Russian authorities have been seeking information about the two Russian women since the video from the Sochi area was posted.

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Russian media outlets that support the war in Ukraine have demanded a public apology and pardon from the two girls. As per reports, the real reason for the arrest of the two young Russian women was the demonstration of a Ukrainian hit in the country's largest tourist resort, as Moscow is extremely aggressive against social media posts that highlight Ukraine's successes on the war front.

The Apology By Influencers

After the arrest of the influencers police asked them to confess to the deeds on a live video. The caption of the video reads, "The girl is being charged under the article 'Failure to comply with rules of conduct in an emergency or the threat of its occurrence,' which carries a fine of up to 30,000 rubles."

Reportedly, the police published a video showing the young people at the station, where they apologize for their actions. The factory burning behind was attacked by Ukrainian drones. The factory belongs to Rosneft-Kubannefteprodukt and is said to be dealing with the Russian military.

Published on: Monday, August 04, 2025, 01:01 PM IST

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