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

https://mins.news/en/item/30375

- Meduza, 2026-08-24 09:40 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/08/24/russian-police-raid-punk-festival-detaining-nearly-100-people-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.