Nailya Nikitina, a representative of the ONF headquarters in the Astrakhan region, has stated that repairing sewer networks in the area would require about 40 billion rubles. According to her, aging sewers contribute to road collapses and basement floods, a crisis that continues to fuel concerns about the integrity of housing in Astrakhan. Negotiations with NSN are ongoing. [Cited: ONF]
The collapse was attributed to the redevelopment of a single apartment and the removal of a load-bearing wall. Yet Nikitina emphasized that the issue must be thoroughly addressed and clarified. [Cited: ONF]
She noted that opinions differ and called for an independent review to understand how the destruction of one wall could impact an entire building so rapidly. Residents in the neighborhood reported flooding in their basements and across the district, reinforcing one of the possible explanations for the crisis. [Cited: Local residents]
The social activist highlighted that the city has not seen a sewer system overhaul for about seven decades, which helps explain frequent road collapses and growing public fear when traveling. [Cited: Community advocates]
Her remarks painted a grim picture of aging infrastructure. Water and sewage problems are spreading through the city, while funds are reportedly directed toward road construction rather than fundamental utilities. The call is to dig into the entire urban area to address the root causes, a prospect that many observers describe as alarming. [Cited: Civic groups]
Reminders of the incident from the evening of November 16 show that two entrances of a five-story residential building in Astrakhan collapsed after restructuring a partition wall. More than 200 residents were evacuated, injuries were reported, and investigators are still detailing the event. [Cited: Local authorities]
Architects who commented after the episode warned against independent Wall restructures in five-story buildings, stressing that many walls are load-bearing and cannot be altered without risk. This guidance is echoed by engineering professionals who emphasize safety and building integrity in urban planning discourse. [Cited: Professional associations]