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Russian media outlet says investigators search its editorial office

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Posted on June 5, 2025

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -A Russian media outlet in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg said on Thursday that investigators were conducting searches in its editorial office. Ura.ru, one of the largest media

Yekaterinburg Media Outlet Raided by Investigators Amid Criminal Inquiry

MOSCOW (Reuters) -A Russian media outlet in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg said on Thursday that investigators were conducting searches in its editorial office.

Ura.ru, one of the largest media outlets in the Urals, said searches were also being conducted in the flats of several journalists.

"Investigators are interested in sources of information about events of a criminal nature in the Sverdlovsk region," Ura.ru said in a statement.

There was no official comment from investigators.

Ura.ru published video of officials in uniform in an office and masked investigators with sledge hammers.

(Reporting by Reuters; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

Key Takeaways

Investigators searched Ura.ru's editorial office in Yekaterinburg.
Searches also conducted in journalists' homes.
Focus on criminal information sources in Sverdlovsk region.
No official comment from investigators yet.
Ura.ru shared video footage of the raid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What media outlet was searched by investigators?

Ura.ru, one of the largest media outlets in the Urals, reported that investigators were conducting searches in its editorial office.

What were investigators searching for?

Investigators were interested in sources of information about events of a criminal nature in the Sverdlovsk region.

Were any journalists affected by the searches?

Yes, searches were also conducted in the flats of several journalists associated with Ura.ru.

What did Ura.ru publish regarding the searches?

Ura.ru published video footage showing officials in uniform and masked investigators using sledgehammers in their office.

Was there any official comment from investigators?

There was no official comment from the investigators regarding the searches.

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