Proton fragments not found in Russia’s Baikal area - Emergencies Ministry

MOSCOW, May 16. /TASS/. Fragments of the Proton-M rocket have not been recovered in the area near to Lake Baikal but the search operation is underway, the Russian Emergencies Ministry’s press service told TASS on Saturday.

"According to local authorities’ reports, rocket fragments have not been detected, there is neither destruction nor fumigation," the spokesperson said. "The population and economic facilities are not facing any danger."

Operative crews and the ministry’s aircraft are scouring the area, the press service said.