Near the Norwegian border somewhere in the depths of the Arctic Circle in Russia lies the deepest hole ever drilled, once called "the entrance to hell." The hole was a man-made creation through ...

Russian forces are intent on commanding Avdiivka, regardless of the costly toll of lives on their side. Following the unrest that destabilized Donbas in 2014, Avdiivka was transformed into a fortress.

It has become a popular tourist spot in Turkmenistan. The crater, known informally to people and tourists as the "Door to Hell," has officially been dubbed the "Shining of Karakum" since 2018.