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Russia Launches Terrorism Probe Into Explosives Plant Blast – Kommersant

Police have reportedly found fragments of a drone that attacked the Tambov gunpowder factory late Saturday, causing a fire at the plant.

industrial accident

Explosion Rocks Ammunition Plant in Central Russia

Authorities in the Perm region said no one was injured in the blast, which was said to not have impacted production at the ammunition plant.

unscheduled stop

Russian Passenger Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Siberian Field

A Ural Airlines Airbus carrying 167 people from Sochi to Omsk made an emergency landing in the Novosibirsk region.

fatal excursion

8 Dead After 'Tour' of Moscow Sewer Hit by Rain

According to state media, water levels in the sewer rose quickly following a downpour and the victims were unable to escape to the surface.

Russian Official Jailed Over 10 Years for Mall Fire Tragedy

The Winter Cherry mall fire in the Siberian city of Kemerovo claimed the lives of 37 children and 23 adults when it broke out due to faulty wiring.

5 Killed in Blast at Russian Explosives Plant

The deadly blast in Tambov is just one of several to have occurred at Russian explosives factories in recent months.

FSB Building Fire Kills 4 Near Ukraine Border

The regional governor named electrical circuit wiring as the likely cause of the blaze and subsequent explosions at gasoline storage tanks.

7 Killed in Moscow Hotel Fire

Seven people were killed and 11 injured in a large fire that erupted at a hotel in central Moscow overnight, state media reported Wednesday, citing emergency...

Crimea Fire Kills 8 Construction Workers – Moscow

At least eight people died in a fire that ripped through temporary housing for construction workers in Moscow-annexed Crimea, the Russian emergency situations...

'huge loss for the state'

Ukraine Investigates Helicopter Crash That Killed Interior Minister

Ukrainian authorities on Thursday were investigating the circumstances surrounding a helicopter crash that killed the country's interior minister and 13...

death by negligence

Twenty Two Killed in Fire at Nursing Home in Russia: Officials

A fire erupted overnight in a private illegal nursing home in the Siberian city of Kemerovo, killing 22 people, Russia's investigative committee said Saturday...

'state of shock'

Gas Pipeline Fire in Russia's Republic of Chuvashia Kills 3: Governor

Three people died on Tuesday when a key gas pipeline in the Republic of Chuvashia in western Russia caught fire, the regional governor told Russian television...

major transit point

Warehouse Fire Near Moscow Train Stations Leaves Several Dead

At least five people were killed in a fire at a warehouse in central Moscow near three railway stations linking the Russian capital to major cities, according...

8 Die on Highest Volcano in Russia's Far East

Four survivors are believed to be stranded in two groups at heights of 3,300 meters and 4,100 meters.

Sandwiched minivan

16 Dead in Russia Crash Between Minibus, Lorries

A truck veered off the road when it collided with a minibus traveling in the opposite direction. The minibus was also hit from behind.

4 Killed in Military Plane Crash South of Moscow

Russia’s Defense Ministry said the aircraft crashed due to engine failure.

2 Injured in Moscow Business Center Blaze

The blaze was put out after more than 120 people were evacuated.

Blast at Russian Military Explosives Plant Kills 2

The Perm plant makes explosives for Grad and Smerch multiple launch rocket systems, air defense systems, tanks and artillery.

Bus Crash Kills Five, Injures 21 South of Moscow

Russia's Federal Road Traffic Inspection agency said the bus hit a pillar by a railroad bridge.

Russian Journalists Barred from Siberian Mine Disaster Survivors — Novaya Gazeta

“Access to the victims is not allowed on doctors’ recommendations,” authorities said.

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