A desperate rescue mission saved four people - but up to 24 are feared dead in the air tragedy in the Sakha Republic. 

As one area continues to fight blaze, communities in tragedy-hit Khakassia show that human spirit and togetherness can prevail.

Aircraft had been flying as part of a test flight following an engine change when it came down.

Visitors ‘risking their lives’ to witness spectacular formation of second cone on Klyuchevskaya Sopka in Kamchatka.

Alexei Gorulenko confessed to keeping himself alive by eating human flesh, but denied killing Olga Kurochkina's husband.

Southern Siberia hit by punishing flames causing death and destruction.

Silence from the authorities but residents say former Ukrainian president's son should have known Baikal was too dangerous to drive on.

Emergency chiefs say that increased activity means tour companies and residents must avoid going too close to eruptions.

Emergency services refuse to comment cause of extraordinary blast in the dark sky.