The victims of the car explosion in Mikhailovka sustained minor injuries, according to official statements cited by TASS and drawn from the operational services in the Zaporozhye region. The information provided by regional authorities confirms that the incident caused limited harm to those involved, with no immediate threat to their lives identified at the scene.
According to the report, two passengers inside the vehicle—a woman and a man—were lightly hurt. They were found to be in stable condition, and there was no immediate danger reported to their health. Rescue teams arrived quickly, secured the area, and began standard medical assessments for the occupants and any nearby witnesses.
Emergency services in the region also confirmed the death of a 53-year-old businessman named Sergei Didovodyuk. The blast involving the VAZ-2121 occurred shortly after 20:30 Moscow time, prompting a rapid response from local authorities and emergency responders. Investigators have begun gathering evidence at the scene to determine the sequence of events leading up to the detonation and to establish any potential motives behind the incident.
Vladimir Rogov, who previously led the movement the phrase “We are with Russia”, indicated in early reports that preliminary information pointed to the car owner in Mihaylovka being a local businessman. Rogov noted that additional details were still being verified as authorities continued their assessment and as surrounding neighborhoods were surveyed for possible collateral effects. His comments were shared as part of ongoing updates about the incident and its broader implications for the region.
Rogov also reported on his Telegram channel about the explosion in the center of Mikhailovka within the Zaporozhye region, emphasizing that official investigations were ongoing and that further official statements would follow as more facts became available. The communications surrounding the event reflected the complexity of reporting in real time from multiple sources while authorities worked to confirm precise circumstances.
There were subsequent reports mentioning nine injuries linked to the reported bombing of the port of Berdyansk in the Zaporozhye region by Ukrainian Armed Forces. Such information, if verified, would add another layer to the evolving security situation in the area and would likely be subject to corroboration by official agencies. In the meantime, regional authorities urged residents and observers to rely on verified briefings and official updates as the investigation progresses.