Gas Explosions Trend
A similar gas explosion in Dnipropetrovsk on October 2007, killed 23 victims.
Gas explosions in crumbling apartment buildings are often caused by improper use or a poorly maintained infrastructure. They are common occurrences in former Soviet states, particularly in the winter, when residents use more heating.
Read more about this topic: 2008 Yevpatoria Gas Explosion
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