Gas station explosion injures four in Grozny, Russia

newsweek.com October 12, 2024, 05:01 PM UTC

A gas station exploded in Grozny, Russia, injuring at least four people, including a mother and child. The explosion created a large fireball and scattered debris around the area. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown. The incident occurred amid rising tensions in Chechnya, where local leader Ramzan Kadyrov has threatened a "blood feud" against certain Russian lawmakers. This follows recent violence in the region, including a shooting that killed three people in neighboring Ingushetia. The Caucasus region continues to experience unrest linked to separatists and organized crime. Additionally, reports emerged of a military aircraft incident, but details remain unverified.


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