In the Ulyanovsk region, authorities report a troubling rise in poisonings tied to artificial cider, with the tally reaching 62 confirmed cases. Local health officials stressed that this issue continues to draw significant attention as hospitals mobilize resources to manage an influx of patients affected by surrogate cider beverages. The regional press office of the health ministry conveyed the latest figures, underscoring the ongoing public health challenge posed by adulterated or misrepresented alcoholic products that are sold as cider.
Hospitals across Ulyanovsk are still accepting new patients who show signs consistent with surrogate cider poisoning. The health ministry’s updates indicate that medical teams remain on high alert, ready to provide critical care and monitoring for individuals experiencing acute intoxication and its complications. In several instances, patients presented with symptoms requiring urgent intervention, prompting rapid triage and the allocation of hospital beds to ensure appropriate treatment.
According to the ministry’s message, the region has documented 62 alcohol poisoning cases so far, with 20 fatalities occurring as a consequence of the exposure. This alarming statistic highlights the severity of the situation and the potential lethality of contaminated or counterfeit alcoholic products. Health officials emphasized that many patients are currently under close observation, with varying levels of severity ranging from moderate to severe. The regional response has included expanding bed capacity, deploying up to 88 beds to support the care of victims and to help stabilize the healthcare system during the spike in cases.
The situation in the neighboring Samara region has also drawn attention, where the count of hospitalized individuals with artificial cider poisoning rose from 15 to 16 within a short period. Regional health authorities are tracking the trend closely, aiming to prevent further incidents and to ensure swift medical response should new cases emerge.
In related developments, Vusal Sheydayev, a lawyer representing businessman Anar Afat oglu Huseynov — who had been detained in connection with a mass poisoning investigation involving cider in the Ulyanovsk region — announced the arrest of a second suspect. The legal proceedings appear to be advancing as part of an ongoing case that has drawn regional and national attention. Authorities say the investigation remains active as they pursue additional evidence and potential accomplices connected to the alleged operation.