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Woman scammed near Passage mall in YekaterinburgWoman scammed near Passage mall in Yekaterinburg
Woman scammed near Passage mall in YekaterinburgA young woman was approached by two scammers near the Passage shopping mall in Yekaterinburg who tricked her into giving them access to her banking app under the guise of a cashback offer.
Derailment forces Voronezh-Moscow train passengers onto busesDerailment forces Voronezh-Moscow train passengers onto buses
Derailment forces Voronezh-Moscow train passengers onto busesPassengers on trains from Voronezh to Moscow and back have been transferred to buses after a gasoline tanker car derailment near Tambov. The number of delayed trains has doubled to 16.
Manipulators Turn People into Arsonists: Recruitment SchemesManipulators Turn People into Arsonists: Recruitment Schemes
Manipulators Turn People into Arsonists: Recruitment SchemesIn St. Petersburg, cases of recruiting people via messengers to commit arson have become more frequent. Manipulators use financial difficulties or threats to force victims into committing crimes.
Mayor of Bataysk Reports Loud Noise in CityMayor of Bataysk Reports Loud Noise in City
Mayor of Bataysk Reports Loud Noise in CityAfter a loud sound in the Russian city of Bataysk (Rostov Oblast), Mayor Valentin Kukin urged residents to remain calm and not approach windows.
Bataysk Mayor Reports Rumble, Urges CalmBataysk Mayor Reports Rumble, Urges Calm
Bataysk Mayor Reports Rumble, Urges CalmValentin Kukin, head of Bataysk, reported a loud rumble in the city and urged residents not to panic, stay away from windows, and avoid recording possible consequences of a drone fall.
Drunk driver extradited from South Africa to SiberiaDrunk driver extradited from South Africa to Siberia
Drunk driver extradited from South Africa to SiberiaA 37-year-old man on the run since 2021 for drunk driving was extradited from South Africa to Russia's Siberia.
Arson Destroys Dobrovolets Foundation Premises on Kantemirovskaya
Arson Destroys Dobrovolets Foundation Premises on KantemirovskayaA fire caused by two Molotov cocktails completely destroyed humanitarian aid at the collection point. Foundation employees stated they will continue their work.
Bus driver lost after St Petersburg crashBus driver lost after St Petersburg crash
Bus driver lost after St Petersburg crashAn accident involving a bus occurred at the intersection of Kultury and Lunacharskogo avenues in St. Petersburg. After the crash, the driver questioned his whereabouts and route.
Deception and Molotov Cocktails: Kantemirovskaya ArsonDeception and Molotov Cocktails: Kantemirovskaya Arson
Deception and Molotov Cocktails: Kantemirovskaya ArsonAn attempt to set fire to a humanitarian aid collection point on Kantemirovskaya Street, according to investigators, may have been committed by a 24-year-old native of Vologda. She was misled by someone posing as an employee of a secret agency.
Arson at Kanteemirovskaya Aid Collection Point: DetailsArson at Kanteemirovskaya Aid Collection Point: Details
Arson at Kanteemirovskaya Aid Collection Point: DetailsOn the evening of February 4, incendiary devices were thrown into a collection point for aid to SVO fighters in St. Petersburg. A criminal case on terrorism has been opened.
Fire at Humanitarian Aid Point on Kantemirovskaya StreetFire at Humanitarian Aid Point on Kantemirovskaya Street
Fire at Humanitarian Aid Point on Kantemirovskaya StreetOn the evening of February 4, a fire broke out at a humanitarian aid collection point on Kantemirovskaya Street after a Molotov cocktail attack. Police detained a 24-year-old female suspect from Vologda.
Driver Tears Off Door to Rescue Unconscious ManDriver Tears Off Door to Rescue Unconscious Man
Driver Tears Off Door to Rescue Unconscious ManA rescuer tore off a car door to pull an unconscious person from a burning car after an accident in Nizhny Tagil on February 4.
Driver Tears Car Door, Saves Unconscious ManDriver Tears Car Door, Saves Unconscious Man
Driver Tears Car Door, Saves Unconscious ManIn Nizhny Tagil (Sverdlovsk Oblast, Urals), a driver tore off a car door to rescue an unconscious man from a burning vehicle after a collision on 4 February, eyewitnesses say.
Vologda woman, 24, held for aid point attackVologda woman, 24, held for aid point attack
Vologda woman, 24, held for aid point attackA Vologda resident was detained after throwing Molotov cocktails at a humanitarian aid point on Kantemirovskaya Street. A terrorism case has been opened.
Arson at Humanitarian Aid Collection PointArson at Humanitarian Aid Collection Point
Arson at Humanitarian Aid Collection PointA fire at a charity foundation on Kantemirovskaya Street destroyed humanitarian supplies, medicines, and uniforms. A woman suspected of arson was detained at the scene.
Freight Car Derailment Delays Arkhangelsk TrainFreight Car Derailment Delays Arkhangelsk Train
Freight Car Derailment Delays Arkhangelsk TrainA train from Kislovodsk to Arkhangelsk is delayed after a freight car derailment in Tambov Region caused a fire, closing Kochetkovo-2 station.
Arson at Humanitarian Aid Center Qualified as Terrorist Attack
Arson at Humanitarian Aid Center Qualified as Terrorist AttackPolice in St. Petersburg have opened a criminal case following an arson at a humanitarian aid collection point. A 24-year-old woman has been charged with a terrorist act.
Bus driver sentenced to 12 years for fatal crashBus driver sentenced to 12 years for fatal crash
Bus driver sentenced to 12 years for fatal crashOn May 19, 2025, a 42-year-old bus driver from Volgograd Region, driving under the influence of narcotics, veered into oncoming traffic on a federal highway in Kalmykia, killing seven passengers.
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.