Health Officials Report Improvement in Condition of Norilsk Sisters After Infant’s Death

Overview

• The regional health ministry says the two hospitalized girls remain in serious condition but show positive dynamics.
• Authorities say the mother left four children alone from December 14 to 17, after which a five-month-old boy died of starvation.
• The one- and two-year-old sisters were admitted to a hospital, and the 15-year-old sister was placed in a social shelter.
• A criminal case was opened under p. 'v', 'd' ch. 2 art. 105 of Russia’s Criminal Code, and the mother has admitted guilt and is in custody.
• Investigators reported finding no food in the apartment and noted the family was not registered with juvenile affairs services.