On February 14, 2025, the Россельхознадзор (Rosselkhoznadzor) reported the detection of viral variants in various wildlife species across multiple regions in Russia and surrounding territories. This incident has been categorized as an outbreak, highlighting concerns regarding bio-contaminants affecting wildlife health.
The regions involved in this outbreak include the Far Eastern Federal District, Siberian Federal District, Chuvash Republic, Ural Federal District, and the Luhansk People's Republic. Additionally, the Vladimir region, Donetsk People's Republic, Southern Federal District, Volga Federal District, Central Federal District, and Kherson region were also noted as areas impacted by these viral variants.
The identification of these variants raises awareness of potential risks associated with wildlife health and underscores the importance of monitoring and surveillance in affected areas. The Россельхознадзор continues to oversee the situation and provide necessary updates regarding the outbreak and its implications for wildlife species.