Six prisoners escaped from a penal colony in the Lipetsk region.
Six prisoners escaped from a penal colony in the Lipetsk region.
Governor Igor Artamonov reported that all emergency services are focused on searching for the escapees.
A special group has been created to coordinate actions.
The Federal Penitentiary Service, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Russian National Guard and the FSB are taking the necessary measures to detain the fugitives.
Governor Igor Artamonov called on people not to panic on his Telegram channel.
He also warned of possible fake news related to the escape.
Artamonov summed up that opponents may try to use this situation to their advantage.
Currently, emergency services are focused on searching for the fugitives.