Around 1,000 people, including 200 children, sought medical assistance in the Chelyabinsk Region hit by a meteorite shower on Friday. Damage was reported to some 3,000 buildings.
© Photo : Zhenya KhazheiAround 1,000 people, including 200 children, sought medical assistance in the Chelyabinsk Region hit by a meteorite shower on Friday.
Around 1,000 people, including 200 children, sought medical assistance in the Chelyabinsk Region hit by a meteorite shower on Friday.
© Photo : Zhenya KhazheiDamage was reported to some 3,000 buildings.
Damage was reported to some 3,000 buildings.
© Photo : Zhenya KhazheiMost people were hurt by shattering glass.
Most people were hurt by shattering glass.
© Photo : Zhenya KhazheiPresident Vladimir Putin ordered emergencies officials to provide "immediate" assistance to people affected by the meteorite.
President Vladimir Putin ordered emergencies officials to provide "immediate" assistance to people affected by the meteorite.
© Photo : Zhenya KhazheiThe Urals regional emergency center was put on high alert.
The Urals regional emergency center was put on high alert.
© Photo : Zhenya KhazheiThe authorities said the radiation level in the city is normal.
The authorities said the radiation level in the city is normal.
© Photo : Zhenya KhazheiAn estimated 20,000 emergency response workers have been mobilized.
An estimated 20,000 emergency response workers have been mobilized.
© RIA Novosti . Zhenya Khazhei / Go to the mediabankWindows were shattered in many buildings, including ten schools and three hospitals.
Windows were shattered in many buildings, including ten schools and three hospitals.
The roof of the Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant collapsed.
© Photo : Zhenya KhazheiThose affected by the disaster will receive compensation.
Those affected by the disaster will receive compensation.