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Amur Region Court Jails Gold Mine Employees Over Deadly Collapse

Thirteen miners were buried alive at the Pioneer Mine in the Amur region in March 2024 after a torrent of water and mud led to the collapse of the underground...

Black Box Recovered From Deadly Plane Crash in Amur Region

Officials in the Far East region, meanwhile, said families of all 48 victims would each receive $63,000 in compensation.

Passenger Plane Crash in Russia’s Far East Kills All 48 on Board

The Angara Airlines flight lost contact with ground dispatchers around 1 p.m. local time while flying toward an airport in the Amur region.

‘Blizzard of the Century’ Blankets Far East Russia’s Amur Region

“This level of snowfall hasn’t been seen here in 100 years,” city authorities in Blagoveshchensk said.

Train Derailment Blocks Trans-Siberian Railway, Sparks Forest Fire

A total of 29 cars carrying coal were derailed at 2:30 p.m. local time in Far East Russia’s Amur region.

Russian Rescuers Call Off Search for Trapped Miners

Emergency crews have been unable to establish contact with the 13 miners since a rock collapse two weeks ago.

Russia Arrests Gold Mine Director After Collapse Traps Workers

Anonymous emergency service sources told state-run media that the 13 trapped miners likely drowned from flooding.

Russian Rescuers Hope to Reach Trapped Miners ‘In Coming Days’

A rockslide at the Pioneer mine on Monday covered the 13 miners in rubble, with officials saying they believe the workers are still alive.

Russian Mining Accident Traps 13 as Kremlin Pledges Full Rescue Effort

Thirteen miners are believed to be under the rubble of the Pioneer mine in the Amur region, one of Russia's largest gold mines in terms of processing capacity...

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