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TETs-1 Accident Video Shows Chita Blackout ImpactTETs-1 Accident Video Shows Chita Blackout Impact
TETs-1 Accident Video Shows Chita Blackout ImpactA video captured the moment of an accident at Chita's TETs-1 thermal power plant, with sparks flying around, which left nearly half the city's residents without power overnight on February 4-5.
After Yessentuki and Lermontov, Two Districts Evacuate SchoolsAfter Yessentuki and Lermontov, Two Districts Evacuate Schools
After Yessentuki and Lermontov, Two Districts Evacuate SchoolsFollowing bomb threats, schools in Shpakovsky and Kochubeyevsky districts evacuated students and switched the second shift to distance learning on 5 February 2026, mirroring earlier evacuations in Yessentuki and Lermontov.
Police Release Video of Buguruslan Kindergarten Attacker's ArrestPolice Release Video of Buguruslan Kindergarten Attacker's Arrest
Police Release Video of Buguruslan Kindergarten Attacker's ArrestA 25-year-old man attacked a kindergarten in Buguruslan, but was disarmed by a teacher and locked in the basement. He is too drunk to explain his motive.
Teacher Fends Off Knife-Wielding Intruder at KindergartenTeacher Fends Off Knife-Wielding Intruder at Kindergarten
Teacher Fends Off Knife-Wielding Intruder at KindergartenIn Buguruslan, Orenburg region, a man broke into a kindergarten with a knife. A teacher held him off until emergency services arrived, preventing a tragedy.
18 Tons of Virus-Infected Tomatoes Returned to Uzbekistan18 Tons of Virus-Infected Tomatoes Returned to Uzbekistan
18 Tons of Virus-Infected Tomatoes Returned to UzbekistanOver 18 tons of tomatoes imported from Uzbekistan to the Novosibirsk Region were found infected with a virus and returned, the Rosselkhoznadzor (Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) said.
Kirovsky District schools evacuated after bomb threatsKirovsky District schools evacuated after bomb threats
Kirovsky District schools evacuated after bomb threatsEmergency services are responding to bomb threat reports at multiple schools in Kirovsky District, Stavropol Krai, prompting evacuations.
Drunken attacker storms Buguruslan kindergarten, teacher injuredDrunken attacker storms Buguruslan kindergarten, teacher injured
Drunken attacker storms Buguruslan kindergarten, teacher injuredTwo criminal cases have been opened after a drunken 25-year-old man broke into a kindergarten in Buguruslan, injuring a teacher who disarmed him.
Fire at Nadezhda oncology clinic in BarnaulFire at Nadezhda oncology clinic in Barnaul
Fire at Nadezhda oncology clinic in BarnaulOn 5 February, a fire broke out at the Nadezhda oncology clinic in Barnaul, Russia. No casualties were reported.
Nine Tyumen Region Residents Killed in SVONine Tyumen Region Residents Killed in SVO
Nine Tyumen Region Residents Killed in SVOAmong the dead is a driver from the Tyumen Aviation Base who went to the front under contract. The other eight also served under contract.
Bomb Threat Wave Reaches Predgorny District SchoolsBomb Threat Wave Reaches Predgorny District Schools
Bomb Threat Wave Reaches Predgorny District SchoolsSecurity forces and the FSB are responding to bomb threat reports at schools in the Predgorny District of Stavropol Krai.
Voronezh Disabled Man Who Broke Both Legs Gets CompensationVoronezh Disabled Man Who Broke Both Legs Gets Compensation
Voronezh Disabled Man Who Broke Both Legs Gets CompensationA disabled man in Voronezh who broke both legs after falling on an icy ramp has received compensation from the management company. He is currently in the hospital.
UAV Debris Found in Krasnodar After Night AttackUAV Debris Found in Krasnodar After Night Attack
UAV Debris Found in Krasnodar After Night AttackAfter a night drone attack, UAV debris was found in the Kalininsky Rural District of Krasnodar. No damage or casualties were reported.
Nine Tyumen residents die in special operationNine Tyumen residents die in special operation
Nine Tyumen residents die in special operationNine residents of Tyumen Oblast have died in the special military operation, including a driver at the Tyumen Aviation Base and other servicemen.
Gas tanker explosion sparks criminal probe in KhMAOGas tanker explosion sparks criminal probe in KhMAO
Gas tanker explosion sparks criminal probe in KhMAOA fuel truck caught fire and exploded at a gas station in Solnechny village, Surgut district, KhMAO, prompting a probe by prosecutors and investigators.
Man sprayed tear gas on father, child, detained
Man sprayed tear gas on father, child, detainedSt. Petersburg police detained a man who sprayed tear gas on another driver during a road conflict. The victim and his child received medical assistance.
Knife-Wielding Man Bursts Into Kindergarten in Orenburg RegionKnife-Wielding Man Bursts Into Kindergarten in Orenburg Region
Knife-Wielding Man Bursts Into Kindergarten in Orenburg RegionA knife-wielding man broke into a kindergarten in Buguruslan, Orenburg Region, but a teacher confronted him and prevented tragedy, authorities said.
Pipeline Accident Leaves Gukovo Without Water AgainPipeline Accident Leaves Gukovo Without Water Again
Pipeline Accident Leaves Gukovo Without Water AgainAn accident on a water pipeline at 34 Parkhomenko Street in Gukovo has caused reduced cold water pressure in the Rostovskaya mine settlement, affecting several streets.
Minibus Driver Sentenced for Crash Into Baikal, 13 InjuredMinibus Driver Sentenced for Crash Into Baikal, 13 Injured
Minibus Driver Sentenced for Crash Into Baikal, 13 InjuredA 59-year-old minibus driver was sentenced to three years of probation after his vehicle rolled into Lake Baikal in August 2025, injuring 13 tourists.
Bomb Threats Reported at Eight Schools in KislovodskBomb Threats Reported at Eight Schools in Kislovodsk
Bomb Threats Reported at Eight Schools in KislovodskBomb threats were reported at eight schools in Kislovodsk, prompting emergency services to respond, according to Mayor Yevgeny Moiseyev.
UAZ Driver Dies in Mysterious Crash Near Druzhby ParkUAZ Driver Dies in Mysterious Crash Near Druzhby Park
UAZ Driver Dies in Mysterious Crash Near Druzhby ParkPolice are investigating the circumstances of a fatal crash near Druzhby Park in Samara on Thursday, February 5, where a UAZ driver died.
Fraudsters led girl to arson on Kantemirovskaya
Fraudsters led girl to arson on KantemirovskayaThe girl detained for setting fire to an aid point on Kantemirovskaya Street in Moscow was under the control of fraudsters for nearly a month. They forced her to take out loans and attempt to set fire to police cars.
Mother, Daughter Killed in Tula Fire; Probe LaunchedMother, Daughter Killed in Tula Fire; Probe Launched
Mother, Daughter Killed in Tula Fire; Probe LaunchedA mother and her 10-year-old daughter died in a Tula apartment fire on February 5, 2026, likely caused by a faulty electrical appliance, investigators said.
Gukovo loses water again due to accidentGukovo loses water again due to accident
Gukovo loses water again due to accidentGukovo has lost water supply again after a burst pipe, just days after the city was without water for nearly a week.
Grenade-like object found in car in St. Petersburg
Grenade-like object found in car in St. PetersburgAn object resembling a grenade was discovered inside a car on Industrialny Prospekt in St. Petersburg's Krasnogvardeysky District.
Rosreestr services suspended at Novosibirsk MFCsRosreestr services suspended at Novosibirsk MFCs
Rosreestr services suspended at Novosibirsk MFCsSeveral NGS readers reported that Rosreestr services at Novosibirsk MFCs were suspended due to technical reasons.