Man destroys government building with excavator in Shaanxi province

On November 9, 2026, a man caused extensive structural damage to a government office complex in the Fengdong District of Shaanxi Province, China, by ramming the building with an excavator. Video footage circulating on social media shows the heavy machinery repeatedly striking the facility, demolishing entryways, glass doors, and facades while employees and civilians fled the scene in panic.

Local reports suggest the perpetrator was motivated by grievances regarding unpaid compensation for farmers. The attack caused significant structural destruction to the government center, forcing an immediate evacuation of all personnel. Following the incident, the area was cordoned off to ensure safety and assess the damage. Special police forces were deployed to the site to intervene and secure the premises.

Authorities are currently investigating the specific motives behind the act and the full extent of the destruction. The incident has drawn attention due to its violent nature and the use of construction equipment to target institutional infrastructure.