Murmansk residents hear siren, cause revealed

On January 30, a siren alarmed residents in Murmansk, with reports from multiple streets. The local news site 51.RU determined it was a test by Rostelecom.
Mar 5, 2026
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The alarm sound was reported in several neighborhoods across Murmansk on January 30.
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Oleg Fedorov / CHITA.RU

On January 30, information appeared on social media that a siren was sounding in Murmansk. Residents heard the sound on various streets. Journalists from 51.RU found out what it was.

Where was the air raid signal heard? Here«s what Murmansk residents write on social media:

«It was on Chumbaro-Luchinskogo Street, near the fifth school.»

«It was heard in Pervomayka on Beringa Street.»

«It was heard on Askoldovtsev Street.»

«It was heard near the mall during the day.»

«It was also heard on Molodezhny Proyezd.»

«In Leninsky District, it was turned on once at 14:15 and that»s all.«

«It was heard in Kola.»

«Rostelecom is testing the system»s functionality after power outages,« reported the press service of Rostelecom.

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