Pole Falls on BMW in Chita, Creates JamA truck struck a power line in Chita on July 20, causing a utility pole to fall onto a passing BMW X5 and creating a traffic jam.
Six children evacuated from flooded Bashkiria villagesHeavy rains caused river levels to rise by 1.5 meters, leading to the evacuation of 68 people, including six children, from flooded villages in northern Bashkiria.
Police Raid Repino Hostel, Find 319 of Over 600 ForeignersPolice conducted a surprise raid at a hostel in Repino, St. Petersburg, where documents listed over 600 foreigners. They found only 319, and one violator of the stay regime was identified.
Police Wake Up 319 Foreigners in Repino HostelPolice conducted an unscheduled check at a hostel in the settlement of Repino after data indicated 600 foreigners. On site, 319 people were found, with one violation detected.
Sochi Sirens Again: Drone Threat, Airport ClosedSochi Mayor Andrei Proshunin announced a drone attack threat, marking the third such alert since the start of the day. The airport has imposed temporary flight restrictions.
Investigators Pinpoint Cause of Fire Killing ThreeA fire in the village of Kurki, Artinsky District, Sverdlovsk Oblast, killed a couple and their son. Only one family member, who slept in a bathhouse, survived.
Two injured in shooting in southwestern St. PetersburgA 46-year-old man was detained in the Kirovsky district of St. Petersburg after opening fire with a traumatic pistol during an argument. Two people were hospitalized, one in serious condition.
One drone shot down in Ryazan OblastRussian air defense shot down one drone over Ryazan Oblast overnight, with no reported casualties or damage, according to Governor Pavel Malkov.
Child critical after seventh-floor fall in TyumenOn July 19, a child was hospitalized in extremely critical condition after falling from a seventh-floor window in the Novo-Patrusheva area of Tyumen, according to the regional health department.
Moscow region drone attack injures 10, including ChineseTen people were injured in a drone attack on the Moscow region, with most in Domodedovo and three Chinese citizens among the wounded. Governor Andrei Vorobyov reported.
Drone Debris Sparks Fire in Sochi Adler HomeOn the morning of 20 July, drone debris fell on a private house in Sochi's Adler district, sparking a fire that was quickly extinguished; no injuries were reported.
Samara Carrier Fined for Dangerous River CruisesA Samara cruise company was fined 150,000 rubles ($1,700) after prosecutors found fire safety violations on four Volga River vessels, which could have caused a fire at any moment.
Up to 4.5-hour delays at Sochi after drone attackA drone attack on Sochi caused a house fire in Adler and forced temporary flight restrictions at Sochi Airport on July 20, resulting in delays of up to 4.5 hours for dozens of flights.
Ufavodokanal Plans Urgent Drone ProtectionUfavodokanal will spend 100 million rubles ($1.1 million) to build fortifications for chlorine reservoirs against potential drone attacks.
