Penza
Coverage of Penza in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine Ramps Up Campaign Against Wildberries, Striking Warehouses in Penza and Udmurtia
Ukraine has intensified its campaign against Russian e-commerce platform Wildberries by striking warehouses in Penza and Udmurtia. The attacks follow Russian strikes in Ukraine that killed at least eight people and prompted Poland to scramble fighter jets.
- Russian Opposition Activist Faces Charges for Speaking Openly About Military Press Gangs
Russian nationalist blogger Stanislav Morozov was detained by the FSB in Penza for exposing alleged military press gangs that forcibly recruit men through coercion. Morozov now faces seditious speech charges for warning about potential public unrest, following viral videos of women protesting the practice.
- Penza Authorities Forcibly Mobilizing Men Into Military – Reports
An NGO assisting Russian men in avoiding military service reported that individuals in Penza and surrounding towns described men being 'rounded up indiscriminately' by authorities. The reports suggest forced mobilization efforts in the region.