2012 Astrakhan gas explosion

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| title = 2012 Astrakhan gas explosion

| image = File:Map of Russia - Astrakhan Oblast (2008-03).svg

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| caption = Location of Astrakhan Oblast in Russia

| date = 27 February 2012

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| place = Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia

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| cause = gas explosion

| reported injuries = 12

| reported death(s) = 10 {{Cite web | url=http://en.ria.ru/russia/20120229/171604717.html |title = Gas Explosion Rescue Finished, 10 Dead| date=29 February 2012 }}

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The 2012 Astrakhan gas explosion occurred on February 27, 2012, at an apartment building in the city of Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. It was caused by a natural gas explosion. Anzhelika Barinova of Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry says another five people are missing after Monday's explosion in Astrakhan, 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) southeast of Moscow. The blast killed at least 10 people and injured 12.{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/video/2012/02/28/deadly-building-collapse-in-russia?videoId=230908471&videoChannel=117760 |title=Deadly building collapse in Russia | Video |publisher=Reuters.com |date=2009-02-09 |accessdate=2012-02-28}}