It's strange that these things could not be foreseen by something like satellites or weather forecasters etc...
Not just there, many websites report it. I quoted it as it was on top of the google results.
Quotes from sky.comThe Russian Academy of Sciences estimates the meteor weighed about 10 tonnes and entered the Earth's atmosphere at a speed of at least 33,000mph - 15 times the speed of a rifle bullet - and shattered up to 32 miles above ground.
The emergencies ministry said that 20,000 rescue workers had been dispatched to help the injured and locate those needing help.
The defence ministry said it had identified a six metre crater near a lake in this region and has sent soldiers to the site of the impact.
Not just there, many websites report it. I quoted it as it was on top of the google results.