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In Photos: Wildfires Tear Across Russia's Far East

States of emergency have been declared in the republic of Buryatia and the Zabaikalsky region as wildfires blaze across the regions.

Wildfires in Zabaikalsky Region Spread Rapidly Amid Strong Wind and Dry Weather

The local diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church announced services this week that would include prayers for rain in the Far East region.

3 Firefighters Killed as Wildfires Rage in Russia’s Far East

The Zabaikalsky region currently accounts for more than 87% of the total area engulfed by wildfires across Russia.

Zabaikalsky Region’s Fire Safety Chief Resigns Amid Worsening Wildfires

Authorities declared a federal-level emergency in the Far East region last week as raging wildfires showed no sign of slowing down.

Federal Emergency Declared Over Wildfires in Far East’s Zabaikalsky Region

The head of Russia’s Federal Forestry Agency said more than 90% of all wildfires burning in the country are currently in the Zabaikalsky region.

Emergency Situations Minister Visits Far East to Assess Wildfires

As of Monday, 50 wildfires were burning across the Zabaikalsky region and covered roughly 415,137 acres, local authorities said.

Far East’s Zabaikalsky Region Restricts Travel Amid Widespread Wildfires

Residents must now obtain advance authorization from local officials to travel outside their communities, except when using regional or federal highways...

Russian Politician Admits He’s Been Working Remotely From Ukraine Since 2021

Councilman Mikhail Nosik reportedly claimed that he has been forced to hide from the Ukrainian authorities since moving to the country for cancer treatment...

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