On August 26, 2026, in Caen, Normandy, France, a 26-year-old Russian man from Chechnya drove his car deliberately into a group of people gathered outside a bar near Caen train station after an initial fight. The attack killed two men, both believed to be Afghan (aged 35 and 28), and injured nine others, aged 17-36, including individuals of French, Egyptian, Bangladeshi, and Sudanese nationality. Seven wounded were in critical condition with lower limb fractures. The suspect fled but was apprehended in Ouistreham after a major search. Authorities confirmed no terrorism motive, stated the suspect was legally residing in France, unknown to intelligence services, and sober at the time. The suspect indicated he was attacked before the incident. Local taxi driver noted the area was usually calm but tensions could escalate at night.

On August 26, 2026, in Caen, Normandy, France, a 26-year-old Russian man from Chechnya drove his car deliberately into a group of people gathered outside a bar near Caen train station after an initial fight. The attack killed two men, both believed to be Afghan (aged 35 and 28), and injured nine others, aged 17-36, including individuals of French, Egyptian, Bangladeshi, and Sudanese nationality. Seven wounded were in critical condition with lower limb fractures. The suspect fled but was apprehended in Ouistreham after a major search. Authorities confirmed no terrorism motive, stated the suspect was legally residing in France, unknown to intelligence services, and sober at the time. The suspect indicated he was attacked before the incident. Local taxi driver noted the area was usually calm but tensions could escalate at night.