Volgograd's top news: burial refusal, explosion hearing, major fire

A Wednesday filled with various emergencies and events unfolded today in Volgograd Oblast. The morning began with discussions about the largest fire at the Tula wholesale construction market. Later, attention turned to the court proceedings in the criminal case regarding the explosion at KNS-4. And in the evening, people heatedly debated the huge amounts on their utility bills. If you missed it all, this news roundup is for you.

Has Refused to Bury His Son for Over a Year

Ernest Khachaturov has refused to bury his son for over a year after he died in the zone of the special military operation in Ukraine. The man is trying to find out what really happened to him. The military unit command reports that 27-year-old Alexander Khachaturov died while performing a combat mission. However, the death certificate states that the young man did not die but passed away due to a severe heart disease. Read more about this story in our report.

Aftermath of the Fire at Tula

The largest fire at the Tula wholesale construction market destroyed at least five pavilions selling construction materials, plumbing fixtures, and other items. The fire was only extinguished around 3 a.m. on January 28. We showed the consequences of the emergency in a separate video.

Hearings on the Explosion at KNS-4 Case

Today, the Krasnoarmeysky District Court held hearings on the criminal case concerning the explosion at KNS-4, which killed six people. The defendant is Dmitry Lebedev, chief engineer of Koncessii Vodosnabzheniya (Water Supply Concessions). The prosecution believes his guilt is proven and is asking for 8.5 years of imprisonment in a settlement colony. The defense claims that the explosion occurred due to a tragic coincidence of circumstances. What else happened in the courtroom is gathered in our report.

Farewell to the 14-Year-Old Schoolgirl

Around the same time in the Krasnoarmeysky District, a farewell was held for the 14-year-old schoolgirl who fell from a window. Relatives and even strangers to the family brought flowers, toys, and tried to support the grief-stricken mother.

Huge Sums for Utility Bills

Today, city residents flooded us with complaints about bills with enormous amounts. According to residents, for January they will have to pay twice as much as for December, with the main amount in the receipts being heating costs for the apartment. The press service of the calculation center advised not to pay attention to these amounts, assuring that they are not final.