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Drone attack threat declared in Saratov OblastDrone attack threat declared in Saratov Oblast
Drone attack threat declared in Saratov OblastThe RSChS has issued a drone attack warning for Saratov Oblast, but the governor has not yet commented. The alert came an hour and a half after Gagarin Airport was closed.
Father sentenced for fire killing three childrenFather sentenced for fire killing three children
Father sentenced for fire killing three childrenA man whose three children died in a fire in the Sverdlovsk Oblast village of Loginovo has been sentenced to two years of restricted freedom.
Omsk blogger contests first FAS unboxing caseOmsk blogger contests first FAS unboxing case
Omsk blogger contests first FAS unboxing caseAn Omsk court will hear the first Russian lawsuit by a blogger against the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) over cosmetic 'unboxing' videos, with a hearing scheduled for February 18.
Volgograd Repels Drone Attack, Debris Search UnderwayVolgograd Repels Drone Attack, Debris Search Underway
Volgograd Repels Drone Attack, Debris Search UnderwayUnmanned aerial vehicles attacked industrial facilities in southern Volgograd. Air defense forces successfully intercepted the threat; no casualties reported.
Missing Usoltsev Family Son Gets Call from AbroadMissing Usoltsev Family Son Gets Call from Abroad
Missing Usoltsev Family Son Gets Call from AbroadDaniil Batalov, son of the missing Usoltseva family, said he received a call from Spain after his mother Irina, her husband Sergey, and their five-year-old daughter disappeared in Krasnoyarsk Krai, adding he hopes the family tried to contact him.
Volgograd Repels Drone Attack, Debris SearchVolgograd Repels Drone Attack, Debris Search
Volgograd Repels Drone Attack, Debris SearchOn the morning of February 4, industrial sites in southern Volgograd were attacked by Ukrainian drones, which were repelled by Russian air defense.
Driver abandons Land Cruiser with trash in YekaterinburgDriver abandons Land Cruiser with trash in Yekaterinburg
Driver abandons Land Cruiser with trash in YekaterinburgA Land Cruiser filled with boxes and bags has been abandoned on a traffic island in Yekaterinburg for a week; the owner's wife says the battery died.
Truck Overturns in Voronezh Region, Driver InjuredTruck Overturns in Voronezh Region, Driver Injured
Truck Overturns in Voronezh Region, Driver InjuredA truck driver was injured after his vehicle overturned in the Gribanovsky district of the Voronezh region on Tuesday, local police reported.
University, Governor, Speaker Mourn Pilots Killed Near OrskUniversity, Governor, Speaker Mourn Pilots Killed Near Orsk
University, Governor, Speaker Mourn Pilots Killed Near OrskThe St. Petersburg State University of Civil Aviation, Governor Alexander Beglov, and Legislative Assembly Speaker Alexander Belsky expressed condolences for the three victims of a plane crash near Orsk.
Land Cruiser abandoned on Yekaterinburg road for weekLand Cruiser abandoned on Yekaterinburg road for week
Land Cruiser abandoned on Yekaterinburg road for weekA white Land Cruiser with Moscow plates has been left on a traffic island near Yekaterinburg's central stadium for a week; the driver's wife said the battery died.
Rostov Oblast Drone Filming Risks Treason ChargesRostov Oblast Drone Filming Risks Treason Charges
Rostov Oblast Drone Filming Risks Treason ChargesResidents of Rostov Oblast have been reminded of the ban on distributing footage of drone attack aftermath. In especially serious cases, this could lead to criminal prosecution for high treason.
Over 300 Homes in Arkhangelsk Lose HeatingOver 300 Homes in Arkhangelsk Lose Heating
Over 300 Homes in Arkhangelsk Lose HeatingMore than 300 homes in Arkhangelsk lost heating on 4 February due to repairs on a heating main in the Solombala district. Work is expected to finish by 23:30.
Woman Killed, Teen Injured in M-5 Nissan-Truck CrashWoman Killed, Teen Injured in M-5 Nissan-Truck Crash
Woman Killed, Teen Injured in M-5 Nissan-Truck CrashA 45-year-old woman died and a 13-year-old was injured when a Nissan Wingroad collided head-on with a truck on the M-5 highway in the Chelyabinsk region early Wednesday. Video footage of the crash emerged online.
55-year-old dies in Pugachyov village wood stove fire55-year-old dies in Pugachyov village wood stove fire
55-year-old dies in Pugachyov village wood stove fireNeighbors called emergency services at 4 AM on February 4 after discovering a house fire in Davydovka village, but a 55-year-old man was found dead inside.
Don Residents Threatened With Treason for Drone FootageDon Residents Threatened With Treason for Drone Footage
Don Residents Threatened With Treason for Drone FootageResidents of Russia's Rostov Region could face criminal charges, including treason, for publishing footage of drone attacks, according to the mayor of Taganrog.
Official explains incomplete dog catchers' work in SamosyrovoOfficial explains incomplete dog catchers' work in Samosyrovo
Official explains incomplete dog catchers' work in SamosyrovoThe head of the Kazan Executive Committee's sanitation department testified that dog-catching teams did not fully fulfill requests from residents of Samosyrovo village.
Nissan-truck crash kills woman, injures teen on M-5Nissan-truck crash kills woman, injures teen on M-5
Nissan-truck crash kills woman, injures teen on M-5A woman was killed and a teenager injured when a Nissan Wingroad slid under a truck on the M-5 highway in Chelyabinsk Region, with the crash caught on dashcam.
‘Can I Touch Your Butt?’ Chita Man Harasses‘Can I Touch Your Butt?’ Chita Man Harasses
‘Can I Touch Your Butt?’ Chita Man HarassesA resident of Chita approached two 10-year-old schoolgirls on the street and asked to touch their breasts or buttocks. When police traced him after the mother of one girl complained, he claimed he was just joking.
Tolyatti-Moscow train delayed two hours in tanker crashTolyatti-Moscow train delayed two hours in tanker crash
Tolyatti-Moscow train delayed two hours in tanker crashA tanker truck collided with a passenger train at Potma station in Mordovia, delaying several trains including the Tolyatti-Moscow service by over two hours.
Two Men Beat Teenager, Kick Him While DownTwo Men Beat Teenager, Kick Him While Down
Two Men Beat Teenager, Kick Him While DownA 15-year-old boy was brutally beaten by two men, including the father of a classmate, in the village of Dinskaya. Police have launched an investigation.
Security guard finds dead teacher at Uralmash schoolSecurity guard finds dead teacher at Uralmash school
Security guard finds dead teacher at Uralmash schoolAfter finding a teacher's body in a classroom during an evening inspection, the security guard immediately called the police.
Guard discovers teacher dead in Uralmash schoolGuard discovers teacher dead in Uralmash school
Guard discovers teacher dead in Uralmash schoolA guard discovered the body of a teacher at a school in Yekaterinburg's Uralmash district late in the evening and called the police.
Lion Cub Offended: Tram Accident Paralyzes Moskovskoe HighwayLion Cub Offended: Tram Accident Paralyzes Moskovskoe Highway
Lion Cub Offended: Tram Accident Paralyzes Moskovskoe HighwayA Renault car collided with a tram on Moskovskoe Highway in Samara on Wednesday morning, causing traffic to come to a standstill in both directions. Locals joked the driver "offended the Lion Cub", a nickname for the tram.
Irkutsk Man Dies at Wheel on Lermontov StreetIrkutsk Man Dies at Wheel on Lermontov Street
Irkutsk Man Dies at Wheel on Lermontov StreetA 64-year-old man fell ill while driving on Lermontov Street in Irkutsk on the morning of February 4. He lost consciousness and hit an obstacle; two passengers were in the vehicle.
Family wins 8 mln rubles from hospital for son's deathFamily wins 8 mln rubles from hospital for son's death
Family wins 8 mln rubles from hospital for son's deathA family has been awarded 8 million rubles ($88,900) in compensation from a hospital in Zabaykalsky after their son died from cerebral edema due to delayed care.