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Hundreds of Young People Detained in Central Moscow Raid | DW News

Nov 9, 2026 | Hundreds of young people were detained when police swept through a popular gathering spot in central Moscow. Teenagers allege they were mistreated in custody, while some adult detainees reportedly received military summonses or pressure to sign army contracts. Why are the authorities targeting Moscow’s alternative youth scene, and what does this crackdown reveal about life for young Russians?