MOE: In Baikal there is no threat to the population because of the accident, “Proton-M” – BBC

The Russian Emergency Situations Ministry said that after the accident, “Proton-M” there is no threat to the population and economic entities. It is reported by RIA “Novosti» , with reference to the agency.

«On the reports of heads of local self-government, falling rocket fragments were found, destruction and smoke there. Threats to the population and economic entities not “- said the ministry.

As noted, the cause of the accident” Proton “could become the refusal of steering engines of the third stage.

abnormal situation there to 8.56 MSK, a minute before the estimated time of separating the upper stage “Briz-M” and the Mexican communications spacecraft “Meksat-1».