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Russian Court Sentences Driver Who Struck Poet Lev Rubinstein

The motorist, whose name was not given, was found guilty of violating traffic rules that led to the death of a person through negligence.

YAKUTIA EXPLOSION

Three Killed In Methane Blast In Siberian Mine

Accidents at Russian mines and factories are relatively common due to an often lax approach to safety measures.

5 Injured in Moscow Metro Collision

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said no passengers were “seriously” injured.

Exploding Apartments

Residents, Rescuers Killed in Gas Blast Outside Moscow

Gas explosions are common in Russia and often affect residential buildings built in the Soviet era.

Russian Warplane Crashes During Training Flight

The two-man crew’s fate remains unknown more than 12 hours after the incident, which occurred in the Volgograd region.

FSB Helicopter Crashes in Urals, Killing Crew

The cause of the deadly crash is believed to be a "technical malfunction," state-run news agencies reported.

safety violations

Fireworks Firm's Technical Director Detained After Deadly Blast Outside Moscow

A woman died from severe burns, 60 others were wounded and 12 remain missing following a powerful explosion Wednesday morning.

Record Number of Explosions Rock Russia in 2022 – Vyorstka

At least 55 people died and 10,647 were injured last year as a result of the record number of blasts, a report by the Emergency Situations Ministry says...

industrial accident

1 Killed, Dozens Injured in Blast at Optical Plant Near Moscow

The cause of the blast is believed to be “workflow violations” contrary to some reports of a possible drone strike, according to emergency services...

4 Killed in Siberian Helicopter Crash

Russia’s Investigative Committee said it has opened a criminal investigation into air safety violations.

Russian Fighter Jet Crashes in Sea of Azov

The crash was caused by an “engine failure,” according to the Southern Military District in Rostov-on-Don.

'everything fell'

Uranium Enrichment Plant Accident Leaves 1 Dead

The Urals Electrochemical Combine accounts for half of Russia’s uranium enrichment, as well as 20% of global uranium enrichment.

6 Killed in Blast at Explosives Factory in Central Russia – State Media

The cause of the blast was not immediately clear.

‘technical malfunction’

Russian Air Force Pilot Killed in Plane Crash Near Ukraine Border

A Russian air force pilot was killed on Thursday when a military plane crashed in the southern region of Belgorod near the border with Ukraine.

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