Overview

• Rescue teams from neighboring regions and experienced miners from Siberia's Kuzbas have been deployed with specialized equipment.
• The trapped miners are believed to be alive, with efforts underway to drill a hole for communication and assessment.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered all necessary measures to facilitate the rescue operation.
• An investigation into a suspected breach of safety rules at the mine has been initiated.
• Accidents at mines are relatively common in Russia, with a history of deadly incidents due to lax safety measures.