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crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russian Officials Detained and Putin's Nationalization Response to Moscow Power Outages"

A deputy mayor and two plant executives have been detained over a major power outage in the Moscow region, with at least 21,000 people affected by the outage. The deputy mayor is accused of issuing a certificate of readiness for a boiler house at the Klimovsk Specialized Ammunition Plant, which subsequently broke down, while the plant's general director and the head of the boiler house were detained for violating safety standards. President Putin has taken control of the investigation, and residents are demanding the restoration of heating in their homes.

via The Moscow Times|

#crime-and-justice #deputy-mayor #investigative-committee

international-weather2 years ago•4 min saved

"Power Outages and Arrests: Moscow's Winter Freeze Crisis"

As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, the Moscow region is facing a heating crisis, leaving thousands without heat for days or even weeks due to a broken boiler at an ammunition factory supplying the Russian army. This has led to protests and desperate situations, with some Russians taking to the streets to appeal to Putin for help. Meanwhile, Russia's attacks on Ukraine's critical energy and military infrastructure have renewed, but at home, the cold weather has caused heating issues, leading to a taste of their own frosty medicine.

via POLITICO Europe|

#general-frost #heating-crisis #international-weather

security2 years ago•1 min saved

Unmanned Drone Collides with Russian Oil Depot

Two drones were shot down in the Moscow region, with one crashing into an oil depot in Russia's Oryol region, damaging a fuel tank. No injuries were reported in any of the incidents, and the fires were extinguished. Additionally, six drones were shot down in annexed Crimea, and another drone attack was suppressed in Russia's Tula region.

via Meduza|

#defense-ministry #drone-attacks #moscow-region

accidentsdisasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Massive Fire Contained at Fertiliser Warehouse in Moscow Region

A large fire that broke out at a fertilizer warehouse in Ramenskoye, Moscow region, has been extinguished after reaching a size of 2,700 square meters. Videos showed thick black smoke and flames from the fire, which was caused by a violation of fire safety requirements during welding work. All employees had safely evacuated the premises.

via Reuters|

#accidentsdisasters #emergency-service #fertilizer-warehouse