Stories from Ekaterinburg · Russia

Four minors were injured in a vehicle collision on the Yekaterinburg Ring Road in the Sverdlovsk region. A Renault driver traveling toward Verkhnyaya Pyshma lost control of the vehicle while driving at an unsafe speed in rainy conditions. The Renault crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with a MAN truck pulling a semi-trailer. Three additional people were transported to hospitals, according to the State Traffic Inspectorate. The crash occurred on the 57th kilometer of the Yekaterinburg Ring Road when a Renault driver lost control in the rain and hit a MAN semi-trailer. Three other individuals were taken to the hospital, according to the Sverdlovsk Oblast State Traffic Inspectorate. Preliminary reports from the Investigative Committee of the Sverdlovsk Region state that four minors were killed in the collision. One additional child and two adults sustained injuries in the accident.

Two individuals have been placed on an international wanted list after a stabbing incident in Yekaterinburg. One suspect reportedly worked as a security guard while the second worked at an enterprise. Both suspects fled the scene following the attack.

A management company in Yekaterinburg hired killers to murder a resident who was dissatisfied with the company's work. The local investigative committee reported the incident. All targets reportedly survived the attempt.

The International Space Station will be highly visible to observers throughout May. According to the Ural Federal University astronomical observatory, the station will primarily be visible in the early morning hours initially.

The Russian Water Sports Federation has submitted applications to host an international competition in Yekaterinburg.

Radmir Gabdulev, General Secretary of the Russian Water Sports Federation, stated that Yekaterinburg could host the 2028 European Aquatics Championships. The International Swimming Federation restored Russia's full membership in mid-April. The federation has proposed holding an international tournament in the country. The event would potentially take place at the Yekaterinburg Aquatics Palace. The Water Sports Palace in Yekaterinburg is noted as the largest facility for water sports in the region.

Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA and IBE light heavyweight titles against Germany's Michel Eifert on May 30 in Yekaterinburg. The WBO light heavyweight championship will not be at stake during the bout. The fight is scheduled to take place in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The WBO world title belonging to Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol will not be at stake during his upcoming match against German fighter Michael Aferth. The WBO does not plan to strip Bivol of his title, according to reports. The bout will also involve the WBA and IBF titles. Coach Islam Xavier Mendes stated that details regarding the opponent and date for the upcoming fight are currently speculative. Previously, it was reported that Makhachev will conduct his first lightweight title defense against Yan Gerry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15.

Rosaviatsia has temporarily restricted the arrival and departure of aircraft at airports in Yekaterinburg, Perm, Orsk, and Chelyabinsk. The agency stated these restrictions are necessary to ensure flight safety.

Thousands of military personnel in Yekaterinburg are reportedly available to serve regional defense needs. These individuals are willing to serve several days a week under conditions similar to the National Guard. These individuals are willing to dedicate several days a week to protect their regions from aerial threats. The availability is framed as a way to bolster regional security.

Hockey player Anton Slepashev will transfer from Dynamo Moscow to Avtomobilist in Yekaterinburg. This season, Slepashev played 62 games for Dynamo in the Kontinental Hockey League, scoring 27 points.