🔥 Russia: Sovetsky district government administration building on fire in Astrakhan.
— Igor Sushko (@igorsushko) December 16, 2023
Yes, the name Sovetsky is exactly what you thought – translation: Soviet.
As per usual, the pyromaniacs at the Ministry of Emergency Situations have released a wonderful video of the carnage. 🍿 pic.twitter.com/vhBFK7Yx5Z

(C) X 2023

Strange, very strange.
Allegedly Sir Veth was not there. 😎