Storm warning announced in Moscow, wind gusts in the next few hours can reach 18 meters per second, according to RIA Novosti. "A wind of such strength can cause damage to loosely fixed billboards, signboards, as well as electrical networks. The hurricane poses a particular danger to high-rise buildings, work on which, if the forecast is confirmed, should be curtailed. All construction organizations in the city have already received relevant instructions," - said the city administration.

The Basmanny Court of Moscow on Friday extended the term of detention of Vladimir Kvachkov, accused in the case of the attempt on Anatoly Chubais, RIA Novosti reports. The court ruled that the retired GRU colonel would remain in the SIZO until at least 17 September. Vladimir Kvachkov was detained three hours after the attack on the head of RAO UES.

A complaint about the unlawful detention of Yukos security officer Alexei Pichugin is already in the European Court, his lawyer Ksenia Kostromina said on Friday. Earlier in the day, Russia's Supreme Court dismissed a complaint by Pichugin's defense, in which lawyers asked to declare illegal the extension of their client's pre-trial detention until June 11, NEWSru.com reported citing Interfax.

I riots in Andijan. Photo by ar According to local residents, the assault on the building of the regional administration of Andijan lasted about an hour. According to IA Ferghana.ru, before that several strong explosions were heard, which were heard from the regional Khokimiyat. Then the pouring rain poured, after which there were no soldiers or local residents left on the streets. Meanwhile, periodic single shots from machine guns are still heard in the city center.

East Uzbekistan. Image from Olymprus.narod.ru As a result of the riots in the city of Andijan in the east of Uzbekistan, nine died and 34 people were injured, the Air Force reports. According to RBC, about 20 people who died. The city center is controlled by rebels. They occupied the building of the Proud Administration. The rebels have more than a hundred units of small and automatic weapons, as well as three armored personnel carriers.

The State Duma on Friday adopted amendments to the law "On military duty and military service" in the first reading. According to RIA Novosti, the amendments, adopted by an overwhelming majority of votes, expand the powers of the conscription commissions of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and also exempt prisoners and those under investigation from conscription for military training. Only one deputy voted against the adoption of the bill, while 374 deputies voted in favor.

Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev will soon face new charges, RIA Novosti reports.

The Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia intends to check the legality of the construction in the Moscow region of production facilities of RAO "UES of Russia" and residential buildings belonging to top managers of the company. Among other things, inspectors will visit the country house of Anatoly Chubais, chairman of the board of RAO "UES of Russia".

Logos Mercedes, BMW and Toyota Import duties for new cars will be reduced 7 years after Russia's accession to the WTO to 15-17 percent. According to Autones.ru, this was announced on Friday by the head of the Department of Trade Negotiations of the Ministry of Economic Development Maxim Medvedkov, speaking at a meeting with representatives of the Union of transporters of Russia. Medvedkov said that currently imported duties for new foreign cars are approximately 25 percent.

Colombian intelligence agencies have confiscated 11 tons of cocaine worth $110 million near the Pacific port of Tumaco. According to "Vesti", this was reported by Agence France-Presse with reference to the Colombian police. The illegal cargo was discovered on Thursday in one of the laboratories in the urban area during a joint operation of government forces and police. A police spokesman noted that no one was detained during the special operation.

I riots in Andijan. Photo by ar Soldiers shoot the protesters in Andijan. It is reported by Reuters. According to the agency, shortly before that, an armored truck with military personnel, who later opened fire on the manifestants, drove up to the rallies in the center of Andijan. According to the correspondent of the agency, he saw the body of at least one deceased.

East Uzbekistan. Image from Olymprus.narod.ru In the Uzbek city of Andijan, unknown armed people freed more than 2 thousand prisoners from prison and took control of the city, reports AFR with reference to local human rights defenders. According to some reports, as a result of riots there are killed and wounded. According to the Air Force, the central square of the city and the administration are under the control of the demonstrators. In one of the buildings, the first -aid post is deployed.

On Friday, the State Duma adopted an appeal to the President and Government of Russia in connection with the policy of the Georgian authorities regarding Russian military bases in Georgia. It is reported by RIA Novosti. 412 deputies voted for the adoption of this document, one abstained, no one voted against. The document was prepared by four specialized committees of the State Duma - on CIS affairs, on defense, on security and on international affairs.

Kurmanbek Bakiyev and Felix Kulov have entered into an alliance and will go to the presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan as one team. According to RIA Novosti, this was announced on Friday by Bakiyev's press secretary Avazbek Atakhanov. Kurmanbek Bakiyev is acting head of state and prime minister. The alliance between Bakiyev and Kulov was concluded on 12 May. Felix Kulov refused to participate in the presidential elections, and agreed to support Bakiyev during the election marathon.

In Makhachkala, not far from the city bus station, an explosion occurred on Friday, as a result of which a policeman received a shell shock. The explosive device went off at the moment when three officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Dagestan were passing by in a Zhiguli, reports Ekho Moskvy, citing Interfax.