Russia knife attack: At least six people were injured in a knife attack at a university hostel in Ufa, Russia, on Saturday. Four Indian students were among those hurt. The incident took place at the State Medical University dormitory, where many foreign students live.

Police said a 15-year-old boy carried out the attack inside the hostel. He moved through the building and stabbed several students. Two police officers also suffered injuries when they tried to arrest him.

“The attacker resisted arrest, during which two police officers were stabbed. Furthermore, the suspect also inflicted bodily harm on himself,” Interior Ministry spokesperson Maj General Irina Volk told RTVI.

Russia knife attack:  Panic and chaos at the scene

Eyewitnesses described a frightening situation inside the dormitory. They said “there was blood all around.” Videos showed ambulances taking injured students and police officers to hospitals.

The attacker also got injured during the incident and was admitted to hospital. Officials said his condition is serious. Health authorities confirmed that one of the victims is in critical condition, while the others have moderate injuries.

Russia knife attack: Possible extremist link under probe

Local television reports said the teenage attacker may have links to a banned neo-Nazi group called the National Socialism / White Power (NS/WP) Crew. Russia’s Supreme Court declared the group a terrorist organisation in 2021.

Media reports said that during or after the attack, a Hakenkreuz (emblem adopted by the Nazi Party) was allegedly drawn on a wall inside the dormitory using the blood of a victim. Authorities are now checking if the attack had any extremist motive.

India responds, probe launched

India’s Embassy in Moscow called the incident “an unfortunate attack” and said it is in contact with local authorities. Officials from the Indian Consulate in Kazan are travelling to Ufa to help the injured students and monitor their treatment.

The incident has led to a high-level investigation by authorities in Ufa, the capital of the Bashkortostan Republic, located about 1,200 km east of Moscow. Law enforcement agencies are trying to find out the reason behind the attack and whether it has links to extremist groups. Families and students are waiting for updates on the condition of those injured.

An unfortunate incident of attack has occurred in Ufa. Several persons including four Indian students have been injured. The Embassy is in touch with the authorities and the officials from the Consulate in Kazan are on their way to Ufa to provide assistance to the injured…

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) February 7, 2026