accidents in the East

Five children killed in house fire in Türkiye's Izmir

Five children killed in house fire in Türkiye's Izmir

Five siblings were killed in a fire that broke out in their home in Türkiye's western city of Izmir, local media reported. The incident occurred late Monday evening in the Selcuk district after the mother locked the door before …

Explosion at Turkish oil refinery injures 12

Explosion at Turkish oil refinery injures 12

An explosion at an oil refinery in northwestern Turkey on November 5 left at least 12 employees slightly injured, the company said. A fire at the facility was quickly brought under control. The Turkish Petroleum Refineries …

Russian tourists die in Tashkent hotel

Russian tourists die in Tashkent hotel

Russian journalist Inessa Papernaya and her companion died at the Karaman Palace hotel in Tashkent. On the evening of October 20, hotel staff attempted to deliver a package to her room but were unable to reach her by phone or after …

Fire breaks out in Tashkent university

Fire breaks out in Tashkent university

A fire broke out on the territory of the Tashkent State Agrarian University in Uzbekistan's Tashkent region Monday evening. According to the …

Helicopter with Russian pilots crashes in Pakistan

Helicopter with Russian pilots crashes in Pakistan

At least six people died and eight others were injured in the crash of a helicopter with a Russian crew in northwest Pakistan, the Geo TV channel reports. The helicopter was reportedly chartered by oil development and …

Teenager stabs 5 people at cafe in Turkey

Teenager stabs 5 people at cafe in Turkey

A teenager wearing a helmet and bulletproof vest randomly stabbed five people at an open-air cafe in Turkey, officials said Tuesday. The 18-year-old, identified as Arda K., broadcast Monday’s knife attack on social media …

Bus crash near Ankara kills 9, injures 26

Bus crash near Ankara kills 9, injures 26

A bus crashed through a highway bridge near Ankara early Friday, killing 9 people and injuring 26, the governor of Türkiye's capital region said. The accident occurred at 5:00 am (0200 GMT), the TRT …

An-2 plane crashed in Kazakhstan

An-2 plane crashed in Kazakhstan

An An-2 plane crashed in Kazakhstan’s Akmola region, the pilot survived, the local emergencies department reported. "A biplane crashed in the Akmola region ten kilometers off the city of Derzhavinsk. The An-2 …

Bus crashes in Türkiye's Mugla

Bus crashes in Türkiye's Mugla

A bus carrying tourists overturned in the Akyaka neighbourhood, Türkiye's Mugla province. The accident occurred when a bus, transporting local tourists on a day trip, experienced brake failure IHA reported. …