RussiaInitial reportSt. Petersburg, Russia

Fire damages home of Telegram founder's mother in St. Petersburg

Monday, 13 April 2026 at 15:39 UTC · 1 source

A fire broke out in the roof of the apartment where Pavel Durov's mother lives in St. Petersburg, Russia. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between Durov and the Russian government over Telegram's free‑speech policies.

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Cycle: Monday, 13 April 2026 at 15:23 UTC · First reported: 2h ago