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Fatal dam blast: technological causes to blame

Published: 14 September, 2009, 14:24


The disaster at Russia’s biggest power plant, which left dozens dead, was caused by technological malfunctions. This is according to head of Russian Technical Supervisory Authority, Rostekhnadzor, Nikolay Kutyin.

 
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