An incident occurred in the center of Munich that shook the entire city. During a trade union demonstration on Stiglmaierplatz, a Mini Cooper crashed into a crowd, injuring more than 30 people, including children. 

According to Süddeutsche Zeitung, the car overtook a police car, accelerated sharply and drove into the protesters at full speed.

"Today is a black day for Munich," "said the city's mayor, Dieter Reiter, expressing his condolences to the victims and their families.

His deputy Dominik Krause added:

"This terrible act strikes Munich straight to the heart. I am shocked and deeply saddened." 

Police detained the driver, a 24-year-old migrant from Afghanistan, who was already known to law enforcement agencies for theft and drug-related crimes. Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Hermann confirmed that the detainee had a previous record of prosecution and was an asylum seeker. 

Bavarian Prime Minister and leader of the Christian Social Union Markus Söder said he considered the incident a deliberate attack. "There is a suspicion that this is a terrorist attack. This is not the first case and who knows what else could happen," Söder said, commenting on the incident. 

However, a representative of the Munich fire department called the incident "an ordinary traffic accident." Eyewitnesses present at the scene categorically disagreed with this version, claiming that the driver acted intentionally. 

This case has disturbing parallels with an incident that took place in December 2024 in Magdeburg. At that time, a car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market, killing six people and injuring around 200. In that case, the authorities immediately classified the incident as a terrorist attack. The attack was carried out by a Saudi doctor who had lived in Germany since 2006 and had a residence permit. The events at the time provoked strong criticism of the German security services. 

The incident in Munich occurred just ten days before the snap parliamentary elections in Germany, where the fight against illegal migration is one of the key issues. Local political analysts emphasize that the classification of this incident as a terrorist attack or an ordinary traffic accident could significantly affect the voting results. This is especially important against the backdrop of the recent mass demonstration in Munich, which was attended by 250 thousand people protesting against the policies of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, known for its tough anti-migration views. 

The Russian Consulate General in Bonn said it was verifying information about the possible presence of Russian citizens among the victims.

"We are checking to see if there are Russian citizens among the victims," — the Russian diplomatic mission said in a statement. 

While the investigation continues to sort out the motives of the detained driver, the public awaits the official conclusion of law enforcement agencies. The question remains open whether this was a deliberate terrorist attack or an accidental tragedy. 

Experts note that the problem of migrant integration and security issues are becoming increasingly pressing for Germany. The rising crime rate among asylum seekers is causing controversy in society and is becoming a powerful argument in the election campaign. 

Meanwhile, the Munich police have stepped up security measures in the city, especially at major transport hubs and event sites. In the coming days, additional checks of video surveillance systems will be carried out, and the number of patrols in central areas of the city will be increased.