Partial Collapse of Makhachkala Apartment Building Causes No Injuries
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- •The partial collapse occurred on April 5, 2026, in a high-rise apartment building in Makhachkala, Dagestan.
- •Sergey Melikov, head of Dagestan, publicly commented on the incident and called for an official investigation.
- •No casualties or injuries were reported as a result of the building collapse.
- •Authorities identified 'careless construction' as the cause of the collapse.
- •The investigation specifically targets officials within the Ministry of Construction in Dagestan.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the investigation finds Ministry of Construction officials negligent those officials could face disciplinary actions or criminal charges, potentially leading to reforms in regional construction oversight.
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RUCaucasian Knot (EN)Melikov commented on the collapse of part of a high-rise building in Makhachkala.RUInterfax (RU)Жертв и пострадавших при обрушении части многоквартирного дома в Махачкале нетRUKommersant (RU)В Махачкале назвали «бездумную застройку» причиной обрушения многоэтажки // Меликов приказал проверить чиновников Минстроя после обрушения дома в Махачкале