A massive fire and an ensuing explosion at Russia's gas station in the Dagestan region killed at least 35 people as per last reports and injured over 66 people. International reports are not suspecting an alleged involvement of Ukraine in this incident.
Dagestan is a federal subject of Russia located in the North Caucasus region. It's known for its diverse ethnic and cultural makeup, and like many other regions in the Caucasus, it has a complex history and socio-political landscape.
Dagestan is situated on the western shores of the Caspian Sea and is bordered by several other federal subjects of Russia, as well as Georgia and Azerbaijan. The population is very diverse, with numerous ethnic groups and languages spoken. Some of the major ethnic groups include Avars, Dargins, Kumyks, Lezgins, and Russians.
It is also one of the most underdeveloped regions in the country. As per Russian media reports, a fire in the nearby building caused the explosion.
The gas station is located in Makhachkala, the capital of the Dagestan region, on the Caspian Sea and near the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains.
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