Stories from Russia

A Russian lieutenant died on the battlefield while preventing civilian casualties during an operation that destroyed an enemy ammunition depot. The lieutenant's home city, Ulan-Ude, has named a street after him.

Kaspersky reports that Daemon-Tools software has contained a backdoor since early April. The vulnerability is linked to files signed by the code-signer 'AVB Disc Soft, SIA'. This supply chain attack has affected users in over 100 countries since April 8, 2026.

The distribution area of American maple and hogweed in Russian forests has reached 1.5 million hectares.

The deadline for passing the practical driving exam in Russia has been reduced from six months to 60 days following the successful completion of the theory test. Alexander Lytkin, chief expert of the National Expert Council for Driver Training and Testing, stated the change is viewed as correct by the driving community. The exact volume of affected applicants has not yet been established. Russian authorities are implementing new regulations regarding driver training and testing. According to Alexander Lytkin of the expert council for driver training and testing, medical examinations will play a critical role in license validity. If a physician identifies contraindications during a routine exam and the driver fails a subsequent mandatory follow-up, both the medical certificate and the driver's license will be annulled.

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will be visible in Moscow on the night of May 6. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, originating from Halley's Comet, is expected to reach its peak on May 6th. The Pi Puppid meteor shower, originating from Comet Halley, will peak on May 6th, with an expected maximum rate of about 50 meteors per hour. For the Northern Hemisphere, the radiant point will rise in the latter half of the night, with the best viewing window being two to three hours before dawn. However, a bright full moon may affect visibility. However, a bright waning gibbous moon may interfere with optimal viewing conditions. Skywatchers may have the opportunity to observe a number of meteors during the peak hours. Astronomers anticipate a maximum hourly rate of approximately 50 meteors. This event offers a rare visual spectacle for astronomy enthusiasts.

Four drones targeted an industrial facility in Samara, according to reports. Analysts are questioning if these strikes signal a return to active warfare in the region. The attacks have prompted widespread media discussion regarding the stability of existing agreements. military subsequently sank six small Iranian vessels. Central Command Commander also stated that Iran targeted U.S. Iranian state television, citing military sources, reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' aircraft were not hit. naval aircraft and merchant ships protected by the U.S. Additionally, a fire occurred in the Fujairah oil industrial zone, which UAE authorities attributed to an Iranian drone strike. The UAE's Ministry of Defense detected missiles from Iran and successfully intercepted them within its territorial waters.

Nikolai Bem announced that the Siberia Doc international documentary film festival will take place in Krasnodar from November 27 to December 6. This year's edition will feature a new business program focused on pitching projects from CIS countries.

A missile threat regime remains in effect in Chuvashia, according to the regional Prime Minister. Specialists are working at the site where debris from destroyed aircraft fell. The regional Ministry of Health press service provided the update.

A domestic gas explosion occurred in a dormitory in Maloyaroslavets on Tuesday morning. The blast caused a partial collapse of the third-floor roof and two walls. Three people were injured in the incident, with one person being transported to a hospital in serious condition.

The Russian Ministry of Health has decided to introduce specialists focused on healthy aging to the country's longevity centers. These specialists will provide care for neurological, gastrointestinal, and mental health needs of elderly patients.