Latest Incidents News from Russia

Fire in Umba, Murmansk Region, Kills TwoFire in Umba, Murmansk Region, Kills Two
Fire in Umba, Murmansk Region, Kills TwoA fire broke out in a residential building in Umba, Murmansk Region, early this morning, resulting in two fatalities and the evacuation of five residents.
Seedlings Found in Box in Sestroretsk
Seedlings Found in Box in SestroretskA suspicious box inspected by sappers in Sestroretsk was found to contain only seedlings. The road near the hospital was closed on the morning of January 25.
Another Cafe Closes in Arkhangelsk CenterAnother Cafe Closes in Arkhangelsk Center
Another Cafe Closes in Arkhangelsk CenterA cafe in central Arkhangelsk has been shut down following a surprise inspection that uncovered violations posing risks to public health and safety.
‘Everything is on fire!’: One killed in major Perm sawmill fire‘Everything is on fire!’: One killed in major Perm sawmill fire
‘Everything is on fire!’: One killed in major Perm sawmill fireA fire erupted at a sawmill in Perm overnight, killing one person as emergency crews battled the flames for two hours.
Fire in Shumikha Residential Building Claims Two LivesFire in Shumikha Residential Building Claims Two Lives
Fire in Shumikha Residential Building Claims Two LivesA fire in a residential building in Shumikha, Kurgan Oblast, has killed two people, with the preliminary cause linked to electrical equipment violations.
Victims of Kuzminki fire suffer severe burnsVictims of Kuzminki fire suffer severe burns
Victims of Kuzminki fire suffer severe burnsFive people were injured in a fire that broke out this morning in the Kuzminki microdistrict of Omsk, with one victim sustaining burns over 85% of their body.
Search Underway for Missing 14-Year-Old Schoolgirl in YekaterinburgSearch Underway for Missing 14-Year-Old Schoolgirl in Yekaterinburg
Search Underway for Missing 14-Year-Old Schoolgirl in YekaterinburgLisa Goruleva has been searched for throughout the night after she went missing on Saturday, January 24. The 14-year-old was supposed to spend the night at a friend's house but never arrived.
Arkhangelsk restaurant closed over children's intestinal infectionArkhangelsk restaurant closed over children's intestinal infection
Arkhangelsk restaurant closed over children's intestinal infectionAuthorities found sanitation violations at the restaurant where the children ate.
Pensioner Hit by Car Near Galaxy Mall in BarnaulPensioner Hit by Car Near Galaxy Mall in Barnaul
Pensioner Hit by Car Near Galaxy Mall in BarnaulA 65-year-old woman was struck by a foreign-made car at an unregulated pedestrian crossing in the Siberian city.
14-year-old girl missing in Yekaterinburg after planned sleepover14-year-old girl missing in Yekaterinburg after planned sleepover
14-year-old girl missing in Yekaterinburg after planned sleepoverLisa, a 14-year-old schoolgirl, disappeared in Yekaterinburg's Kirovsky District on Saturday after going out with friends and planning to stay overnight at a friend's house.
Fire breaks out in Kemerovo shopping center: 120 people evacuatedFire breaks out in Kemerovo shopping center: 120 people evacuated
Fire breaks out in Kemerovo shopping center: 120 people evacuatedA fire erupted in the 'Ya' shopping center on Kuznetsky Avenue in Kemerovo, prompting the evacuation of 120 people; residents shared footage of the emergency online.
Young hockey players hospitalized with intestinal infection in Arkhangelsk; more casesYoung hockey players hospitalized with intestinal infection in Arkhangelsk; more cases
Young hockey players hospitalized with intestinal infection in Arkhangelsk; more casesYoung hockey players from Sverdlovsk Region, Russia, have been hospitalized with an acute intestinal infection in Arkhangelsk, with the number of cases now increasing.
Man detained in Bolshaya Tula for threatening neighbors with gas explosionMan detained in Bolshaya Tula for threatening neighbors with gas explosion
Man detained in Bolshaya Tula for threatening neighbors with gas explosionA man was detained by police in Bolshaya Tula after threatening his neighbors with a potential gas explosion in the Leninsky settlement on January 23.
Road blocked near hospital in Sestroretsk due to suspicious boxRoad blocked near hospital in Sestroretsk due to suspicious box
Road blocked near hospital in Sestroretsk due to suspicious boxTraffic around City Hospital No. 40 in Sestroretsk was halted on the morning of January 25 due to an item found on a bus. Sappers were called to the scene.
Earthquake strikes border of Irkutsk region and BuryatiaEarthquake strikes border of Irkutsk region and Buryatia
Earthquake strikes border of Irkutsk region and BuryatiaA seismic event struck around 4 a.m. on January 25 on the border between Irkutsk Oblast and Buryatia. The epicenter was in Muysky District, Buryatia.
Man in the Urals catches newborn thrown from fourth floorMan in the Urals catches newborn thrown from fourth floor
Man in the Urals catches newborn thrown from fourth floorA father threw his newborn daughter from a fourth-floor window to save her from a fire, and two passersby caught her. The incident occurred in Asbest in the Sverdlovsk region.
UAV Attack Cuts Power to Kuban VillageUAV Attack Cuts Power to Kuban Village
UAV Attack Cuts Power to Kuban VillageDebris from a downed UAV damaged a power line in Kuban's Seversky district. The village of Chernomorsky was left without electricity on January 25.
Ural Man Catches Newborn Girl Thrown from Fourth FloorUral Man Catches Newborn Girl Thrown from Fourth Floor
Ural Man Catches Newborn Girl Thrown from Fourth FloorIn Asbest, a father threw his newborn daughter from a fourth-floor window during a fire, and two passersby caught her.
Minibus crashes on M-5 highway, driver killed, three injuredMinibus crashes on M-5 highway, driver killed, three injured
Minibus crashes on M-5 highway, driver killed, three injuredA scheduled minibus crashed into a truck on the M-5 'Ural' highway near Sim. Contraflow traffic was organized at the crash site, where the 43-year-old driver died.
Altai in top three Russian regions for road deathsAltai in top three Russian regions for road deaths
Altai in top three Russian regions for road deathsThe Altai Republic is among the top three regions in Russia with the highest road accident mortality rates in 2025, with Tuva leading the list.
Loud Noises in Voronezh Are Part of WWII ReenactmentLoud Noises in Voronezh Are Part of WWII Reenactment
Loud Noises in Voronezh Are Part of WWII ReenactmentAuthorities in Voronezh have reassured residents that loud noises heard on January 25 are not an emergency but a historical reenactment of a key 1943 battle that liberated the city.
Teenager Shoots Man in Face on Pushkin Bus
Teenager Shoots Man in Face on Pushkin BusIn Pushkin on the morning of January 24, a fight broke out on bus No. 188, during which a 16-year-old schoolboy shot a 59-year-old passenger in the face. The victim received medical aid, and the teenager was detained by law enforcement.
Power Outage Leaves Parts of Arkhangelsk Region Without ElectricityPower Outage Leaves Parts of Arkhangelsk Region Without Electricity
Power Outage Leaves Parts of Arkhangelsk Region Without ElectricityA power line accident has caused electricity outages for residents in Pinezhsky District and part of Kholmogorsky District in Arkhangelsk Region, mirroring a similar incident from December.
Prosecutors and Investigative Committee launch probe after Krasnodar gas explosionProsecutors and Investigative Committee launch probe after Krasnodar gas explosion
Prosecutors and Investigative Committee launch probe after Krasnodar gas explosionFour people were injured in a gas explosion in Krasnodar, leading to investigations by the prosecutor's office and investigative committee.
Another landslide strikes Adler in Sochi near apartment blockAnother landslide strikes Adler in Sochi near apartment block
Another landslide strikes Adler in Sochi near apartment blockSoil with trees is moving along Petrozavodskaya Street, residents complain that their appeals were ignored.