Overview
- Investigators opened a criminal case under Part 2, Article 238 of Russia’s Criminal Code, alleging unsafe services provided by a group, including services affecting children under six.
- The network temperature has climbed toward the mayor’s stated target of 125°C after repairs brought seven boiler units online at TETS-9 and TETS-10 remained operational.
- The outage reduced heat-supply parameters for 1,546 residential buildings and 121 social facilities serving more than 167,000 people.
- Baikal Energy Company deployed about 250 specialists, repaired and restarted boiler unit No. 2, and continues emergency operations as the city maintains contingency measures.
- Temporary accommodation for up to 6,000 people is available, kindergartens remain open, and several schools have shifted to distance learning during severe subzero weather.