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Articles with tag "Tatarstan"

13 Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Republic of Tatarstan

Russian media reported that a local petrochemical plant may have been struck during the overnight drone barrage.

At Least 2 Killed in Russia as Ukraine Hits Multiple Oil Refineries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his military struck oil refineries in the Saratov region and republics of Tatarstan and Bashkortostan.
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Tatneft Limits Gasoline Sales Following Ukrainian Drone Strike on Its Refinery

In some regions, passenger vehicles are now restricted to purchases of 30 liters of gasoline and 60 liters of diesel at Tatneft gas stations.
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Ukrainian Drone Attacks Target Tatarstan Refineries and Samara Petrochemical Plant on Russia Day

The targets reportedly included Russia’s largest producer of synthetic rubber and plastics and the Taneco oil refinery.
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This Imprisoned Mathematician Has Global Support. Will That Help Him in Russian Prison?

Azat Miftakhov's recent transfer to a notorious Arctic prison — and the alleged torture he has faced — have left supporters fearing for his life.
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Regions Calling: Inside Errol Musk’s Regional Ambitions

The father of the world’s richest man hopes to open a Musk Institute and Tesla factory — and resettle Afrikaner “refugees” — in the regions.
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1 Killed in Fire at Kazan Gunpowder Plant

The fire at the Kazan Gunpowder Plant, which produces artillery ammunition and gunpowder for small arms, broke out on Tuesday night.
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Explosion at Tatarstan Petrochemical Plant Kills 3, Injures Dozens

Sibur, the petrochemical company that owns the plant, said the explosion was likely caused by an “equipment malfunction.”
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Regions Calling: Who Is Putin’s Man for the Middle East?

Tatarstan's head describes himself as a “coordinator of workings with the Islamic world.” What does that mean when the region is at war?
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Ukraine Drones Spark Fire at Key Transneft Oil Hub in Tatarstan

Kaleykino serves as a critical receiving and mixing terminal that aggregates crude oil flows from several Russian regions.
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13-Year-Old Student Arrested After Stabbing Janitor at School in Tatarstan

Authorities said the knife attack occurred following a conflict between the teenager and the janitor, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
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Regions Calling: Winter’s Arrival Sets Off Infrastructure Breakdowns

From heating outages to backed-up highways, winter brings serious challenges for Russians in the regions and local officials alike.
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Regions Calling: Life With No Internet Is the New Normal

Frequent and in some cases permanent mobile internet outages and restrictions have transformed the lives of ordinary people in Russia’s regions. 
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Regions Calling: Governments Cut Back on Once-Lucrative Military Enlistment Payments

Russia's regions have enticed men to sign up for war with steep bonuses. But at least three regions have quietly decreased these payments.
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Russian General Alexander Lapin Dismissed From Military Service – Reports

Colonel General Alexander Lapin will reportedly take a civilian role as an aide to the head of the republic of Tatarstan.
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South Africa Probes Russia's Recruitment of Young Women for Drone Assembly – Bloomberg

Officials in Pretoria may summon Russian diplomats for explanations, Bloomberg reported.
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Regions Calling: Tatarstan’s Viral Demarche, Explained

And what else you missed from Russia's 83 regions and ethnic republics.
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Russian Defense Ministry Publishes Rare Footage of Tatarstan Drone Factory Employing Teens

A factory banner reads: “Kurchatov, Korolyov and Stalin live in your DNA.”
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Russian Military Drone Crashes Into Dacha in Republic of Tatarstan

The drone’s developer blamed “unidentified external electronic warfare devices” for disrupting the flight.
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Nearly Half of Russian War Veterans Can't Find Work After Returning from Ukraine, Officials Say

The statistic underscores the Kremlin’s ongoing challenge in reintegrating combat veterans into civilian life.
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