Stories from Ob · Russia

Russian military sources stated that Ukraine launched over 300 drones targeting Russia, with the northwestern Leningrad Oblast being a primary target. Separately, a shooting incident in the Brixton area of South London injured four people.

Governor Igor Kobzev reported that the Nizhnyaya Tunguska River poses a flooding threat to Preobrazhenka village in the Katansky district of the Angara region. Annual ice melt during the spring season creates a recurring threat of flooding for the village of Preobrazhenka.

Two drones were destroyed over the Leningrad Oblast. This event was also reported as occurring over Saint Petersburg.

An orange weather alert has been issued for the Moscow region due to potential flooding. TASGI reported that the Nersk River is expected to reach dangerous levels within the next three days.

More than 300 rescuers and firefighters from various regions have been working for two days to combat a large fire. The blaze has produced flows of black smoke, making the sky over Ob appear dark as if it were night.

A regional court suspended operations at a school cafeteria in Svetlovskaya Oblast following reports of mass vomiting among students. The regional prosecutor's office launched an investigation after at least 20 students from School No.

The Darob region saw 2.1 million visitors last year, according to the regional committee for economic policy and development. This figure represents a 10 percent increase compared to 2024. Tourism flows have increased nearly 2.5 times when comparing 2025 statistics to 2020 data.

EMERCOM has ordered additional resources to combat the Obshchiy fire. The number of personnel involved in firefighting has risen from 160 to 250 people.

Residents reported hearing gunfire and seeing bright flashes in the sky. The Ukrainian army has reportedly attacked the area three times in the last two weeks. Previous drone-led raids occurred between April 16 and April 20.

A night strike on an oil refinery in Taobse has caused disruptions in the city. A petroleum spill and uncontrolled fire have broken out in Tuapse, engulfing streets. Portions of the city remain without water and electricity following the incident. Local residents have expressed concerns regarding potential environmental risks. The exact extent of the consequences has not yet been determined.