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Driver Sentenced to 12 Years for Crash Killing SevenDriver Sentenced to 12 Years for Crash Killing Seven
Driver Sentenced to 12 Years for Crash Killing SevenA 42-year-old bus driver from Volgograd Region was sentenced to 12 years in prison for a fatal crash while under the influence of narcotics, which killed seven people.
Military van crashes into canteen in Luga district
Military van crashes into canteen in Luga districtOn February 4, a military vehicle collided with a canteen building in Zaklinye village. No casualties were reported.
Repeat offender kills woman on crossing in MikhaylovskRepeat offender kills woman on crossing in Mikhaylovsk
Repeat offender kills woman on crossing in MikhaylovskA 66-year-old woman died in an ambulance after being struck by a Peugeot truck on a pedestrian crossing in Mikhaylovsk, Stavropol region, on February 4.
Osipov Holds Emergency Meeting After TETs-1 AccidentOsipov Holds Emergency Meeting After TETs-1 Accident
Osipov Holds Emergency Meeting After TETs-1 AccidentGovernor Alexander Osipov held an emergency meeting after a night accident at Chita Thermal Power Plant-1 and dispatched his deputy and vice-chairman to the site.
Overload Caused Chita CHP-1 Accident – EMERCOMOverload Caused Chita CHP-1 Accident – EMERCOM
Overload Caused Chita CHP-1 Accident – EMERCOMPower is gradually returning to Chita after a cable overload on a turbine generator caused a major blackout on February 5, according to EMERCOM.
Incident on Kantemirovskaya: Molotov CocktailsIncident on Kantemirovskaya: Molotov Cocktails
Incident on Kantemirovskaya: Molotov CocktailsAn incident involving the use of incendiary mixtures occurred on Kantemirovskaya Street in St. Petersburg. Emergency services responded to the scene.
«So We Are Doing Everything Right»: Cossacks on Arson
«So We Are Doing Everything Right»: Cossacks on ArsonIn St. Petersburg, on Kantemirovskaya Street, an arson attack occurred at a humanitarian aid collection point. Cossack ataman Ulfer stated that this act by Ukrainian terrorists only confirms the correctness of their work.
Live pigeon found in box after St. Petersburg fire
Live pigeon found in box after St. Petersburg fireA woman threatening to blow up a box on Kantemirovskaya Street turned out to be a Molotov cocktail thrower; a live pigeon was found inside, and a fire covered 30 square meters.
Thick Smoke Billows from Chita CHPP-1 After AccidentThick Smoke Billows from Chita CHPP-1 After Accident
Thick Smoke Billows from Chita CHPP-1 After AccidentA thick column of white smoke rose from Chita's CHPP-1 after an accident around midnight on 5 February left much of the city without power. Some residents report cooling radiators.
Child hit by tubing sled at Russian Fun centerChild hit by tubing sled at Russian Fun center
Child hit by tubing sled at Russian Fun centerA seven-year-old boy suffered a displaced fracture when a speeding sled struck him crossing a lane at the Russian Fun leisure center in Chelyabinsk.
Dome collapses at Nizhny Novgorod aeration stationDome collapses at Nizhny Novgorod aeration station
Dome collapses at Nizhny Novgorod aeration stationOn February 4, during commissioning at the Nizhny Novgorod aeration station, a settling tank dome collapsed. The contractor is now inspecting and preparing for repairs.
Molotov cocktails thrown at St. Petersburg aid pointMolotov cocktails thrown at St. Petersburg aid point
Molotov cocktails thrown at St. Petersburg aid pointOn the evening of February 4, two incendiary devices were thrown at a humanitarian aid collection point on Kantemirovskaya Street. The suspect, a woman, was found with another suspicious item.
Boy, 7, Hit by Tubing Sled on Slope in ChelyabinskBoy, 7, Hit by Tubing Sled on Slope in Chelyabinsk
Boy, 7, Hit by Tubing Sled on Slope in ChelyabinskAccording to his mother, the boy was hit by an accelerating tubing sled as he crossed the slope at the Russkiye Zabavy recreation center in Chelyabinsk on 1 February.
Dome collapses at Nizhny Novgorod Aeration StationDome collapses at Nizhny Novgorod Aeration Station
Dome collapses at Nizhny Novgorod Aeration StationA dome collapsed at the Nizhny Novgorod Aeration Station during commissioning on Wednesday, February 4, and the contractor is already inspecting the damaged structures.
Fire Erupts at SVO Aid Point on KantemirovskayaFire Erupts at SVO Aid Point on Kantemirovskaya
Fire Erupts at SVO Aid Point on KantemirovskayaA collection point for humanitarian aid for participants of the special military operation (SVO) caught fire on Kantemirovskaya Street in Moscow. A Molotov cocktail thrown by a woman is believed to have caused the blaze.
Blackout Strikes Chita After Thermal Power Plant AccidentBlackout Strikes Chita After Thermal Power Plant Accident
Blackout Strikes Chita After Thermal Power Plant AccidentA significant part of Chita, a city in Siberia, Russia, lost power around 00:15 on February 5 after an accident at the thermal power plant, leaving nearly half the city in darkness.
Asphalt Hole Appears on Permyakova Street in TyumenAsphalt Hole Appears on Permyakova Street in Tyumen
Asphalt Hole Appears on Permyakova Street in TyumenDue to a collapse of the asphalt, the roadway at the intersection with Shirotnaya Street was partially closed. The incident occurred on the evening of 4 February.
Sinkhole Opens on Permyakova Street in TyumenSinkhole Opens on Permyakova Street in Tyumen
Sinkhole Opens on Permyakova Street in TyumenA sinkhole has appeared on Permyakova Street near the intersection with Shirotnaya Street in Tyumen, prompting partial road closure on the evening of 4 February.
Lesnaya Metro Fire Causes Smoke and Traffic JamLesnaya Metro Fire Causes Smoke and Traffic Jam
Lesnaya Metro Fire Causes Smoke and Traffic JamOn the evening of February 4, a fire broke out near Lesnaya metro station in St. Petersburg, causing heavy smoke and a traffic jam.
Sochi-Bound Trains Delayed After Wagon DerailmentSochi-Bound Trains Delayed After Wagon Derailment
Sochi-Bound Trains Delayed After Wagon DerailmentAuthorities are considering rerouting trains via an alternative route after a cargo wagon derailment at Kochetovka-2 station in the Tambov Region caused delays for Sochi-bound services.
Gasoline Train Derailment Delays Passenger TrainsGasoline Train Derailment Delays Passenger Trains
Gasoline Train Derailment Delays Passenger TrainsIn Tambov Oblast, tank cars of a freight train carrying gasoline derailed and exploded, causing delays for passenger trains heading south.
Mother Wins Payout for Posthumously Exonerated Son
Mother Wins Payout for Posthumously Exonerated SonA St. Petersburg court ruled in favor of the mother of posthumously exonerated Pyotr Anfertyev, ordering the Finance Ministry to reimburse her legal and expert costs.
Tank car explosions delay trains through RostovTank car explosions delay trains through Rostov
Tank car explosions delay trains through RostovIn the Tambov Region, tank cars of a freight train carrying gasoline derailed and exploded, causing a fire. Passenger trains on the southern route, many via Rostov, are delayed.
Gasoline Derailment Delays Train to St. Petersburg
Gasoline Derailment Delays Train to St. PetersburgA derailment of freight cars carrying gasoline at Kochetovka-2 station in the Tambov Region caused a fire and delays for several passenger trains, including a service from Adler to St. Petersburg.
Court Commutes Sentence for Elastik Explosion DefendantCourt Commutes Sentence for Elastik Explosion Defendant
Court Commutes Sentence for Elastik Explosion DefendantA regional court upheld the commutation of a prison sentence to forced labor for a defendant in the first Elastik plant explosion, rejecting the victim's appeal.