Deadly storm batters Moscow (VIDEOS) RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Two people have died and at least 18 others are injured after high winds toppled trees in the Russian capital

A powerful storm swept through Moscow on Thursday, leaving two people dead, injuring several others, and damaging buildings and infrastructure, local authorities said.

A man was killed by a falling tree in the north of the city, and another fatality was reported later in the day. Another 18 people, including four children, were injured when torrential rains and high winds ripped through the capital. According to preliminary estimates, 700 trees were felled and 300 cars were damaged, RIA Novosti reported.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has issued a weather warning, saying tornadoes could appear in the city and the surrounding region.

Heavy rainstorms in Moscow and Moscow Region were accompanied by severe gusts of wind. Footage shows uprooted trees scattered around the city.

Numerous videos filmed by residents from the upper …