SocietyRussian police raid punk festival, detaining nearly 100 over alleged pro-Ukraine songs and drug use

Security officials reportedly raided the private Day x Night punk festival near Vyborg in Russia’s Leningrad region, searching tents, confiscating drones, and detaining about 100 people. State-linked outlets alleged festivalgoers sang pro-Ukraine songs and possessed drugs, though police have not commented and banned substances have not been officially confirmed. An anonymous musician described beatings, an electric shock, and homophobic taunts.

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