Siberia
Coverage of Siberia in the Nexus archive.
- Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s largest oil refinery as Zelenskyy says Siberia now ‘within reach’
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s largest oil refinery, with Zelenskyy stating that Siberia is now within reach. The attack highlights Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities and occurs ahead of a crucial NATO summit.
- Ukrainian Missile Campaign Now Reaches Across Half of Russia
Ukraine has expanded long-range missile strikes into Russia, with alerts reported in regions housing most of the population. Attacks target military and energy infrastructure, extending as far as Siberia.
- Ukraine attacks trigger Russian fuel shortages
Ukraine is attacking Russia’s oil infrastructure with long-range drones, causing fuel shortages and higher gas prices. Recent strikes have disabled over 20% of Russia’s refining capacity, prompting rationing measures in regions like the Arctic and Crimea.
- Ukraine blasts one of Siberia’s largest oil refineries in what may be war’s deepest strike into Russia
Ukraine struck Russia's Tyumen oil refinery in Siberia, about 1,550 miles from the border, in what could be the deepest strike yet in the war. The attack targets Russia's energy sector as part of Kyiv's escalation.
- Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Marcos talks with Putin
Russia has released 24 Filipinos who were detained for months without charges in Siberia. The release followed discussions between Philippine leader Marcos and Russian president Putin.
- A deadly outbreak of plague, nearly 5,000 years before the Black Death
The oldest known plague cases were discovered in Siberian hunter-gatherer graves, challenging the theory that the disease was once mild. The outbreak occurred nearly 5,000 years before the Black Death.
- Could this ancient burial site be the oldest lethal plague outbreak?
Graves of hunter-gatherers in Siberia indicate a deadly disease outbreak around 5,500 years ago, according to new DNA analysis. The findings suggest this could be the oldest recorded lethal plague outbreak.
- Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague’s timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago
Scientists discovered the oldest evidence of plague in Siberian teeth dating back 5,500 years, revealing two outbreaks caused by a prehistoric strain of the disease. The plague spread from marmots to humans and affected small families, with many victims being children aged 8 to 11.
- Ancient DNA offers clues to one of history’s deadliest diseases
Ancient DNA analysis from Siberian hunter-gatherers reveals the oldest known plague outbreaks in humans, dating back 5,500 years. The study, published in Nature, shows plague caused by Yersinia pestis devastated prehistoric communities at Lake Baikal, with children aged 8-11 most affected.
- Russia Deploys Emergency Crews to Siberia as Krasnoyarsk Wildfires Nearly Quadruple in Size
Russia has deployed emergency crews to Siberia as wildfires in Krasnoyarsk nearly quadruple in size. Authorities attribute the rapid spread to high temperatures and severe Siberian silkmoth infestations, which have created flammable deadwood.
- Russia Spring Wheat Planting Continues to Lag on Poor Weather
Russia's spring wheat planting is lagging due to poor weather. Combine harvesters are actively harvesting wheat in Siberia.
- Danish shipyard still servicing LNG tankers for Russia trade
Fayard, a Danish shipyard, is the only remaining EU facility servicing LNG tankers involved in Russia's Siberian gas exports through dry-dock work. The shipyard continues to handle maintenance for vessels transporting gas from Siberia despite broader EU sanctions or restrictions.
- Tourist hovercraft capsizes without warning, leaving passengers fighting to survive
A tourist hovercraft carrying 18 people capsized on Siberia's Lake Baikal, resulting in five deaths and a large-scale rescue effort. Thirteen survivors were rescued, including a child. The cause of the incident is under investigation, with possible factors including overcrowding and unstable ice conditions.
- Five tourists die when hovercraft flips over on Siberian lake which is the deepest in the world
A hovercraft carrying tourists flipped over on Lake Baikal in Siberia, resulting in the deaths of five tourists. Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. The incident occurred on the lake's waters.
- Why the Iran War Is a Boost for Stalled Russia-China Gas Pipeline
The Iran War has boosted the stalled Russia-China gas pipeline project, which will help satisfy China's energy needs. The pipeline runs from Russia's eastern Siberia reserves and will be 3,000 kilometers long. The project is a significant development in the energy sector.
- Neanderthals drilled cavities to treat a toothache 59,000 years ago
A Neanderthal is believed to have undergone a dental procedure 59,000 years ago in southwestern Siberia, where a sharp stone tool was used to drill into an infected tooth and relieve pain. The tooth, found at Chagyrskaya Cave in Russia, is the oldest known evidence of dentistry. This discovery suggests that Neanderthals had some form of medical treatment.