politics
February 18, 2026
IN BRIEF: What is known about collapse of military police building in Leningrad Region
According to preliminary reports, there were casualties as a result of the incident
TL;DR
- A military police building collapsed at a military unit in Sertolovo, Leningrad Region.
- Emergency services, including the Emergencies Ministry and the Leningrad Regional Fire and Rescue Service, are present.
- Rescue operations are ongoing in the closed area of the training center.
- Preliminary reports suggest there were casualties.
- Regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko has ordered assistance in clearing rubble.
- The Military Prosecutor's Office is monitoring the situation and has sent employees to the scene.
- Criminal cases have been opened for negligence and violation of fire safety regulations.