In photos: A tornado tears through Russia’s Urals, injuring 16

A tornado hit the Sverdlovsk region in Russia’s Urals on June 22, leaving 16 people injured and causing extensive damage to Kushva, a city of about 27,000. Witnesses described the terrifying experience as the tornado ripped through, flattening homes and uprooting structures. The Emergency Situations Ministry confirmed that 99 homes were damaged, with 32 completely destroyed. This event highlights the unexpected natural disasters that can impact even less-prepared regions, raising concerns about disaster preparedness and response in areas not typically prone to such weather phenomena.