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Mass Blackout Hits Siberia’s Coal-Producing Kemerovo Region

At least seven coal mines experienced ventilation failures, forcing workers to evacuate to the surface, emergency authorities said.

Candle Factory Explosion Injures 3 in Bashkortostan

The blaze broke out around 8 a.m. local time at the Svecha plant in the city of Salavat, located around 1,200 kilometers southeast of Moscow.

Moscow Apartment Explosion Kills At Least 3

City authorities said the cause of the blast was still unknown, while police launched a criminal investigation into the incident.

Missile Depot Explosion in Vladimir Region Injures 3 Soldiers, 1 Civilian

Vladimir region Governor Alexander Avdeyev said the blast occurred Tuesday when shells detonated at an ammunition depot northeast of Moscow.

Large Fire Breaks Out at Shipbuilding Plant in Northwestern Russia

Petrozavodsk’s Onega Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant works on cargo vessels, as well as smaller service ships, like tug boats and fishing vessels...

6 Russian Tourists Killed in Egyptian Submarine Accident

Egyptian state media reported that all 45 passengers aboard the Sindbad recreational submarine were Russian citizens.

Gas Explosions Rip Through Apartment Building, Mobile Phone Store in Dagestan

At least six people were injured in the blast, emergency officials said.

Fire Engulfs Elite Penthouse in Central Moscow

The blaze broke out at the Roma Rossa residential complex, designed and furnished by award-winning Italian architect Piero Lissoni.

U.K. Police Arrest Russian Captain Over North Sea Ship Collision

The ship's owner, Ernst Russ, confirmed the captain was Russian and said the rest of the crew consisted of Russian and Filipino nationals.

Pipe Burst Creates Towering Ice Formation in Southern Russia, Attracting Tourists

Media reported that nearby villages were unaffected because the pipeline supplies water only to areas of occupied Ukraine.

City Bus Crashes Into St. Petersburg Bus Stop, Killing Woman

Transportation authorities said the bus driver lost control of the vehicle, while local media reported that he may have actually fallen asleep at the wheel...

2 Workers Killed in Accident at Russian Potash Mine

The miners were reportedly crushed to death after a deposit of salt rock broke off from support structures.

No Leaks Detected After Oil Tanker Explosion, Russian Officials Say

Fears of a potential spill emerged after an explosion occurred in the tanker’s engine room on Sunday morning.

2 Belgorod Paramedics Killed in Car Crash Involving Russian Soldiers

A video published online showed a passenger vehicle running a red light at high speed before violently colliding with an ambulance.

Russian Champion Skaters Killed in U.S. Plane Crash

State media reported that champion skating couple Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were among those on board the crashed American Airlines plane.

‘Terrorist Attack’ Sank Russian Cargo Ship in Mediterranean, Owner Claims

The Ursa Major sank in international waters off the coast of Spain early Tuesday after sending a distress call for help the day before.

Woman Killed After Drone Crashes Into Shopping Mall in North Ossetia

Russia’s Defense Ministry said falling debris from a drone hit by air defense systems sparked the blaze.

Russia Says Cargo Ship Sank in Mediterranean After Explosion, 2 Crew Members Missing

The Ursa Major, which belongs to Russia’s Defense Ministry, sank following an explosion in the engine room.

In Photos: Oil Spilled from Wrecked Tankers Washes Up on Russia's Black Sea Shore

The oil muck now covers up to 50 kilometers of shoreline.

Russian Tankers Caught in Storm May Have Leaked 3K Tons of Oil Products – State Media

Russia’s Natural Resources and Environment Minister Alexander Kozlov told reporters it was “too early” to assess the extent of the spillage.

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