The Chinese Consulate General in Irkutsk confirmed in an interview with a reporter on the 24th that a Chinese citizen was unfortunately killed in the collapse of a mine in the Russian Republic of Tuva.

The Chinese Consulate General in Irkutsk said in the interview that the consulate was first informed of the incident, confirmed that a Chinese citizen was killed, and will help deal with the aftermath.

According to a report by RIA Novosti earlier on the 24th, a mine collapsed in Tuva Republic, Russia, killing a Chinese citizen, and the relevant investigation is under way.