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Russia jails three bar workers in first conviction under LGBTQ 'extremist' law

A Russian court has sentenced three employees from an Orenburg bar to prison for their involvement with the international LGBT community, thus marking the inaugural criminal conviction under a newly enacted extremism statute. These bar staff were convicted for orchestrating events supporting LGBTQ individuals, with prison terms ranging from two…

The Times of India · Jun 29

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces launch daytime assault on Ukrainian city with hundreds of drones

Over 400 drones were launched at the country in broad daylight

The Independent UK · May 1

Ukraine war briefing: Energy war continues with strikes on Russian oil and gas plants

Russian attacks hit coal mine in Dnipropetrovsk region and Chernihiv power grid; Trump flips back to accommodating Putin. What we know on day 1,335

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2025

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Ukrainian drones strike major Russian gas plant as Trump says Kyiv may have to trade land for peace

Ukrainian drones have struck a major gas processing plant in southern Russia, causing a fire

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025

Russian 'Noah's Ark' satellite carrying 75 mice and 1,500 flies lands back on Earth

A Russian biological research satellite toting more than 30 experiments landed on Sept. 19 in the steppes of the Orenburg region after spending 30 days in Earth orbit.

Space · Sep 23, 2025

'The Water Is Coming': Russians Flee Flooded Homes

Alexander Budargin, 25, stood outside his block of flats in the Russian city of Orenburg with knee-deep water lapping in the courtyard, wondering whether it was time to leave.

International Business Times · Apr 13, 2024

Ural River In Orenburg Reaches 11.83 Metres: Local Authorities

Authorities in Orenburg, Russia, are closely monitoring the rising water levels of the Ural River, issuing warnings to residents and preparing for potentia...

Mass Evacuation In Orenburg Due To Severe Flooding

Severe flooding in Orenburg and northern Kazakhstan triggers mass evacuation as Ural River overflows, displacing thousands. Emergency response efforts unde...

Mayor Orders 'Mass Evacuations' In Russia Flood City

Flooding in the Russian city of Orenburg became "critical" Friday forcing "mass evacuations" as the Ural river level rises, the mayor said.

International Business Times · Apr 12, 2024

Russia Says Flood Situation 'Difficult' As More Rivers Burst

Russia said on Thursday that unprecedented flooding had created "difficult" conditions and another major river had burst its banks, submerging roads and villages in the Siberian region of Tomsk.

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024

Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate 110,000 people as record floods set to worsen

Kremlin says weather forecast is ‘unfavourable’ with western Siberia expecting peak flooding in three to five days.

Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2024

Ural River Flooding Causes Homes To Flood In Orenburg

Severe flooding in Orenburg, Russia due to heavy rainfall, displacing residents and causing widespread damage. Authorities working to provide relief and en...

Kazakhstan And Russia Battle Huge Floods

Water levels in overflowing rivers were still rising on Tuesday in swathes of Russia and Kazakhstan that have been hit by massive floods, as cities braced for a new peak in the southern Urals and western Siberia.

International Business Times · Apr 9, 2024

Russian Protesters Demand Compensation After Dam Collapse And Flooding

Residents in Orsk protest for compensation after dam collapse and flooding in Orenburg region. Russian government declares federal emergency and initiates ...

Cities In Russian Urals, West Siberia Brace For Worst Floods In Decades

The Russian city of Orenburg, near the Kazakh border, braced on Monday for flooding not seen in decades, as officials evacuated locals to escape rising rivers in the Urals and western Siberia.

International Business Times · Apr 7, 2024

Water Level In Russia's Orsk 'Critical' As Kremlin Warns Of More Floods

A major flood in the Russian city of Orsk forced thousands of people to evacuate, with Moscow reporting a "critical" situation Sunday and warning of danger water levels in Siberia.

Russia Declares Federal Emergency In Flood-Hit Orenburg Region

Russia declares federal emergency in Orenburg region due to severe flooding, evacuating thousands and causing extensive damage.

Thousands Evacuated As Embankment Dam Breaks In Southern Russia

Dam break in Orsk, Russia causes flooding, casualties, and evacuations near Kazakhstan. Severe crisis prompts state of emergency in Orenburg.

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Daily Mirror · May 6, 2023

Horror moment rotating fairground ride collapses at top speed as eight children injured

The roof of the ride - holding the chain swings - collapsed as it was operating at top speed in an accident branded "simply unacceptable" by officials in Orenburg, Russia

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

Putin prepares new hypersonic ‘meteorite’ missile that can hit any target in the world in under 30 minutes

Missile is reportedly installed in an underground launch silo in the Orenburg region

Reuters · Apr 23, 2022

Three miners killed in explosion at Russian mine - agencies

Three miners were killed in an explosion at the Gaisky ore mining and processing plant in Russia's Orenburg region, Russian news agencies quoted the regional prosecutor's office as saying on Saturday.

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