US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
19 Killed in Bootleg Alcohol Poisoning in Russia’s Leningrad Region
Authorities detained multiple suspects linked to methanol-laced bootleg alcohol causing at least 19 deaths and hospitalizing others in the Leningrad region, officials said.
- At least 19 people died in September 2025 in Russia's southwestern Slantsevsky district after consuming counterfeit bootleg alcohol in the Leningrad region near Estonia.
- The deaths follow a recurring pattern in Russia where poverty, restricted legal alcohol access, and underground suppliers drive consumption of toxic homemade spirits.
- Authorities detained two local residents, including a 60-year-old from Gostitsy suspected of selling raw alcohol used for producing the deadly homemade liquor, while criminal investigations were opened.
- Eight victims were confirmed through laboratory analysis to have died from methanol poisoning, with officials reporting that the fatalities occurred between September 24 and 25; one victim reportedly whispered "I'm dying" before losing consciousness.
- This tragedy underscores ongoing public health risks linked to counterfeit alcohol and suggests that despite tighter regulation, illicit consumption remains a serious concern in Russia.
Insights by Ground AI
17 Articles
17 Articles
The results of the fatal intoxications attributed to the consumption of frelated alcohol since the beginning of September in the Leningrad region, in the north-west of Russia, increased to 25, said the local authorities on Saturday. ...
·Brussels, Belgium
Read Full Article
The number of deaths has increased dramatically.
Three suspects have been arrested and are expected to face trial.
Since the beginning of September, at least nineteen cases of fatal poisoning from contaminated alcohol have been recorded in the Slantsevsky District, in the Leningrad Region near St. Petersburg, Russia. The regional health committee announced this on Friday.
·Amsterdam, Netherlands
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources17
Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
11%
R 33%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
