The governor of the Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, reported that two people sustained injuries in the city explosion. The information surfaced through his telegraph channel, which has become a primary conduit for updates in the immediate aftermath of the incident. In the hours that followed, authorities began to outline the severity and trajectory of the emergency as families sought clarity and local services organized a measured response.
Current preliminary data indicate that a woman was hospitalized at City Hospital No. 2 with a craniocerebral injury of moderate severity, while another resident chose not to be admitted and received on-site medical assistance. The decision to stay at the scene was voluntary, reflecting the varied needs of those affected and the careful triage conducted by medical staff amid the disruption. Public health crews remain on standby to oversee follow-up care and monitor any evolving symptoms among other residents in the area.
During a rapid survey of the site, Gladkov confirmed damage to four flats within a single apartment building on Shalandina Street. In response, the regional government arranged temporary accommodation for all residents displaced by the blast, housing them in a local hotel until alternative housing plans are finalized. The blast also caused damage to four vehicles, further illustrating the scope of the impact and the necessity of coordinated protective actions for the wider community.
In the wake of the incident, an information center has been established to centralize the emergency response, and an on-scene investigation team alongside personnel from the Ministry of Emergencies are actively working at the site. Gladkov emphasized the importance of a prompt examination of the crime scene and the rapid resumption of traffic on one of the city’s main thoroughfares, which is critical to restoring normal life and enabling essential services to operate normally for residents and businesses alike.
Security cameras captured the explosion, with the event recorded at 21:58, and responders described a crater with a 20-meter diameter forming on the roadway. The visible aftermath underscores the scale of the blast and the urgent need for structural assessments, utility checks, and ongoing safety monitoring in the surrounding streets as investigators collect evidence and residents await further official updates. In the coming days, authorities plan to publish additional findings, outlines of road restoration timelines, and guidance for those affected, always prioritizing safety, transparency, and the welfare of the Belgorod community. [Source attribution: Belgorod regional government communications; on-site teams and EMERCOM briefings]