The incident in the village of Likhovsky, located in the Rostov region, is being examined for a possible gas-air mix explosion as the preliminary cause of a house collapse. This assessment was reported by regional authorities via a Telegram channel associated with the regional governor, Vasily Golubev.
Officials noted that dog handlers conducted a site inspection and did not find any evidence of an explosive device. The prevailing working version at this stage remains the explosion of a gas-air mixture, and investigators are evaluating this possibility while continuing to review all available data from the scene.
Regional officials confirm that the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Updates indicate that responders and investigators are coordinating to determine the sequence of events that led to the collapse and to verify any contributing factors such as gas supply status, structural integrity, and building code compliance in the area.
According to Vasily Golubev, the explosion occurred in the morning hours, around 10:00, resulting in the destruction of a private residence. There were no fatalities reported at the time of initial information releases, while two local residents sustained injuries and were transported to medical facilities. Authorities are actively monitoring their condition and providing ongoing updates as more information becomes available.
Earlier reports indicated that rescue teams had completed their work at the Belgorod site where a building collapsed, and emergency crews had managed to extract 17 people from under the rubble. The successful rescue operation showcased the collaboration between emergency services, search and rescue teams, and local authorities, underscoring the commitment to public safety in difficult conditions.
In a separate development, other regional news referenced a separate incident involving a drone that crashed at an electrical substation in the Lipetsk region. While that event is unrelated to the Belgorod area, it highlights ongoing safety and risk assessment considerations across the wider region as authorities work to prevent further incidents and protect critical infrastructure.