# Russian schools and kindergartens hold ‘antiterrorism’ drills with children treated as hostages

https://mins.news/en/item/25230

- Meduza, 2026-08-18 14:21 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/18/russian-schools-and-kindergartens-hold-antiterrorism-drills-forcing-children-to-lie-face-down-on-the-floor-as-weapons-are-pointed-at-them

> Schools and kindergartens across Russia are holding antiterrorism drills on August 18–19. Photos show children hiding in utility rooms or lying face down beside teachers while simulating hostages with weapons pointed at them. A stun grenade exploded during a drill at a school in Serkovo, Moscow region, injuring four teachers.

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