Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations
The Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief (commonly known as EMERCOM or the Ministry of Emergency Situations) is a federal executive body responsible for emergency response, fire safety, search-and-rescue work, and disaster relief across Russia. It operates regional branches and large operational fleets, including aircraft used for firefighting and evacuations. The ministry has been led by Alexander Kurenkov since 2023.
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Drone strikes on energy infrastructure in occupied Crimea cause power and water outages across multiple districts
On the night of September 30, 2026, drone strikes hit energy facilities in occupied Crimea, causing power and water outages across several districts and municipalities. The Russia-controlled operator Krymenergo confirmed damage to electrical substations without specifying causes. Russia's Ministry of Defence claimed 330 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight, while Ukrainian forces had not commented at the time of reporting.