A cigarette vending machine was severely damaged after an apparent pyrotechnic incident in Vienna-Donaustadt, police say. The damage was noticed during the night on Sunday, and a witness alerted the police emergency call at 1:55 a.m. on 18.10.2026. Investigators believe an unknown person used a pyrotechnic item to damage the machine. Police are now working to identify those responsible. The resulting property damage is estimated to be in the five-figure euro range. The investigation is ongoing.