At about four in the morning, a gas explosion shook one entrance of a five-story building on Titova Street, number 9, in Volgograd. Remarkably, no injuries were reported, a fact confirmed to a local TV crew from the channel 360 by a resident from the neighboring entrance, Kirill Mirolyubov.
Residents described the blast as a forceful shock that shattered windows, toppled walls, knocked over a balcony railing, and even dislodged a metal door. Firefighters later confirmed that the initial blaze spread to three flats, and crews worked to extinguish the flames until roughly 05:20 that morning. The incident left behind a scene of disruption, with debris and smoke lingering as investigators began their assessment of the damage and the building’s structural integrity.
“The explosion was incredibly violent”, Mirolyubov recalled. “It was 04:09 when everything went off. I was asleep and woke up to a flash and a roar. The windows were blown outward, and items from the sill came crashing down.” He described rushing outside to call emergency services and staying nearby as responders arrived. He noted that three apartments on the second and third floors suffered significant damage, including the partial collapse of a concrete interior ceiling. With access to the homes restricted for safety checks, residents were advised to shelter in patrol cars or at temporary emergency points set up by the Ministry of Emergencies while gas services conducted a thorough inspection of every entrance.
Several residents, clothed only in bathrobes and still feeling the chill of the early morning air, sought warmth elsewhere as crews secured the area. The local utility services subsequently disconnected gas and electricity to the building to prevent further danger, leaving families to arrange temporary accommodation with relatives until it is safe to return. The careful sequence of responses underscored the ongoing coordination between emergency responders, utility representatives, and law enforcement to manage the scene and safeguard neighboring homes.
Meanwhile, a few days earlier in Belgorod, a powerful blast was reported on Vatutin Street. Local outlets described the incident as a significant impact event, with regional authorities later confirming that no casualties had been reported in connection with the explosion. While details remained under investigation, officials emphasized that emergency services had mobilized quickly to assess damage, secure affected areas, and provide timely updates to residents as the situation evolved, reflecting a broader pattern of rapid response to gas-related incidents across neighboring regions.