The governor’s condition has been assessed as serious but stable, according to regional health minister Dmitry Panychev. Dmitry Chibis, the governor, posted a video on Telegram from his hospital bed, stating that he had undergone surgery and doctors had saved his life.
The attacker has been detained and is expected to undergo forensic and psychiatric examinations. Investigators stated that during interrogation, the attacker expressed dislike for the governor, although he did not know him personally.
Dmitry Chibis is a member of the United Russia ruling party and has been governing the Murmansk region since 2019. He was sanctioned by the European Union in 2022 for his support of the Kremlin’s Ukraine offensive.