Sunday, June 28, 2026

Orenburg region

April 15, 2024

15,600 homes submerged in flood-hit southern Russian regions

Exceptional flooding this spring has washed away the region’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

Flooded city in Russia (Credit: RFI)
April 6, 2024

Thousands of civilians evacuated as Russian dam bursts

Regional authorities noted that the Ural River was almost twice as high as the dam’s intended capacity as of Saturday morning.

Emergency responders evacuating Russians after the dam burst
October 8, 2021

At least 17 dead in Russia after drinking adulterated alcohol

Authorities in the affected region said pure methanol was found in the bodies of the dead.

Glasses of Alcohol