Rare Tornado Hits City in Russia’s Ural Mountains (opens original article in a new tab)

A rare tornado struck Kushva in Russia's Ural Mountains, damaging homes and injuring 16 people, with ongoing severe weather expected in the region

• A tornado hit Kushva in Russia's Ural Mountains, damaging over 100 homes and injuring 16 people
• Emergency crews restored power to 6,000 residents via backup lines while hospitals remained operational
• Local meteorologists noted this rare tornado passed directly through the city, causing extensive damage
• Severe weather including thunderstorms and gale-force winds is expected in the region through Thursday