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Tatarstan Issues First Drone Alert in FebruaryTatarstan Issues First Drone Alert in February
Tatarstan Issues First Drone Alert in FebruaryTatarstan declared a drone danger alert for the first time in February, with the Ministry of Emergency Situations sending a notification at 11:46.
Temporary apartment for Rostov victim's familyTemporary apartment for Rostov victim's family
Temporary apartment for Rostov victim's familyThe injured man's wife is being treated in hospital, and their son is with his grandmother. City authorities have provided the family with housing while their home is being restored.
Uralmash Teacher Found Dead at SchoolUralmash Teacher Found Dead at School
Uralmash Teacher Found Dead at SchoolStudents have spoken about Alena Permyakova, a 49-year-old teacher found dead by a security guard at a school in Yekaterinburg’s Uralmash district. She stayed after hours to prepare for an inspection and had a history of heart problems.
Massive Fire in Northwest Moscow Sends Smoke Across DistrictMassive Fire in Northwest Moscow Sends Smoke Across District
Massive Fire in Northwest Moscow Sends Smoke Across DistrictA massive fire broke out in a private home in the Mitinsky Les residential complex in northwest Moscow on Wednesday, February 4, according to local residents.
Car fire causes major traffic jam on Beketova StreetCar fire causes major traffic jam on Beketova Street
Car fire causes major traffic jam on Beketova StreetA car burst into flames while driving on Beketova Street in Nizhny Novgorod, causing a major traffic jam. Firefighters have been called to the scene.
Two Children Severely Injured in Crash Near Tikhvin
Two Children Severely Injured in Crash Near TikhvinA serious road accident involving two young children occurred in Tikhvin District, Leningrad Region. They were hospitalized in serious condition.
Missing Teen Found Dead in Khanty-MansiyskMissing Teen Found Dead in Khanty-Mansiysk
Missing Teen Found Dead in Khanty-MansiyskA 15-year-old boy who went missing in Khanty-Mansiysk five days ago has been found dead. A criminal case has been opened.
Wife and Son of Drone Attack Victim in HospitalWife and Son of Drone Attack Victim in Hospital
Wife and Son of Drone Attack Victim in HospitalThe wife of a Rostov resident killed in a drone attack on the Leventsovka microdistrict is hospitalized; their apartment was destroyed, officials said.
Four Sapsan Trains Delayed to St. PetersburgFour Sapsan Trains Delayed to St. Petersburg
Four Sapsan Trains Delayed to St. PetersburgFour Sapsan high-speed trains from Moscow to St. Petersburg are delayed by up to 35 minutes due to technical issues, Russian Railways (RZD) reported on February 4.
Ufa Gymnasium Shooter Teen Still in CustodyUfa Gymnasium Shooter Teen Still in Custody
Ufa Gymnasium Shooter Teen Still in CustodyNearly a day after his arrest, a 9th-grade student who fired an air rifle at his teacher and classmates in Ufa remains in custody with no pretrial restraint order yet.
Teenager Hit by Car in St. PetersburgTeenager Hit by Car in St. Petersburg
Teenager Hit by Car in St. PetersburgA 13-year-old schoolgirl was hit by an SUV while crossing the street against a red light. The victim is hospitalized in serious condition.
St. Petersburg police search for driver who pepper-sprayed infant
St. Petersburg police search for driver who pepper-sprayed infantSt. Petersburg police have launched a search for a Toyota driver who used pepper spray against a man holding a one-month-old baby. The incident occurred on the morning of February 3 in the city's Kalininsky District.
Driver Kills Woman, 75, in Hit-and-Run Near NovosibirskDriver Kills Woman, 75, in Hit-and-Run Near Novosibirsk
Driver Kills Woman, 75, in Hit-and-Run Near NovosibirskA driver fatally struck a 75-year-old woman and fled the scene in Kolivan, Novosibirsk Region. The victim died before paramedics arrived.
Smoke Delays Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc Flight for Second DaySmoke Delays Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc Flight for Second Day
Smoke Delays Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc Flight for Second DayA Boeing 767 carrying 335 passengers from Krasnoyarsk to Phu Quoc was delayed for over a day after black smoke was reported during taxiing; the airline cites severe cold as a factor.
Bastrykin demands probe into medics leaving patient outsideBastrykin demands probe into medics leaving patient outside
Bastrykin demands probe into medics leaving patient outsideA Pyatigorsk resident was returned from the hospital and abandoned outside his home in a dangerous condition, prompting a probe by the Investigative Committee.
Flight restrictions at Gagarin Airport delay four flightsFlight restrictions at Gagarin Airport delay four flights
Flight restrictions at Gagarin Airport delay four flightsSaratov's Gagarin Airport resumed operations after a 2.5-hour flight restriction imposed due to a drone threat, delaying four flights.
Police officer hits 14-year-old girl in OmskPolice officer hits 14-year-old girl in Omsk
Police officer hits 14-year-old girl in OmskIn Omsk, a police officer struck a 14-year-old girl crossing the road in November 2024 and fled the scene. The teenager suffered severe injuries, and a criminal case has been opened.
Foreign car kills pedestrian on sidewalk in KrasnodarForeign car kills pedestrian on sidewalk in Krasnodar
Foreign car kills pedestrian on sidewalk in KrasnodarA car was thrown from the impact of a collision with another vehicle, causing it to hit and kill a pedestrian on a sidewalk in Krasnodar.
Sochi man fells 85 protected trees blocking his waySochi man fells 85 protected trees blocking his way
Sochi man fells 85 protected trees blocking his wayAccording to preliminary data, the damage amounts to over 10 million rubles (over $111,100 at current rates).
Missing schoolgirls found in Novosibirsk, police questioningMissing schoolgirls found in Novosibirsk, police questioning
Missing schoolgirls found in Novosibirsk, police questioningThe mother of one of the missing schoolgirls reported that the girls were found in Novosibirsk on February 4; police are now questioning them.
Two teenagers charged with attempted railway terrorismTwo teenagers charged with attempted railway terrorism
Two teenagers charged with attempted railway terrorismTwo 15-year-old teenagers in Bashkortostan were charged with attempting a railway terror attack on January 27, after allegedly setting fire to equipment for a promised 15,000 rubles (about $200 at current exchange rates).
Driver Injured in Two-Car Crash in Voronezh OblastDriver Injured in Two-Car Crash in Voronezh Oblast
Driver Injured in Two-Car Crash in Voronezh OblastA driver was injured in a collision between two cars in Voronezh Oblast on Tuesday evening due to poor visibility, according to the regional police department.
Scammers target Tatarstan residents with fake heating refundsScammers target Tatarstan residents with fake heating refunds
Scammers target Tatarstan residents with fake heating refundsScammers are sending SMS messages to residents of Tatarstan, posing as management companies and offering refunds for heating overpayments amid freezing temperatures.
Court sentences father for children's fire deathsCourt sentences father for children's fire deaths
Court sentences father for children's fire deathsAnatoly Maximov pleaded guilty to violating fire safety rules. The court sentenced him to two years of restricted freedom.
Roof collapses on two-story apartment building in BashkiriaRoof collapses on two-story apartment building in Bashkiria
Roof collapses on two-story apartment building in BashkiriaResidents are being urgently evacuated after a roof collapse in a two-story apartment building in Bashkiria's Kushnarenkovo village.