Putin discussed with the Security Council the state of emergency at the Listvyazhnaya mine and observed a minute of silence for the victims

TASS reports.

He also expressed condolences to the families of the dead miners and honored their memory with a minute of silence.

On November 25, an accident occurred at the Listvyazhnaya mine in Kuzbass, as a result of which 51 people died.

According to preliminary data, the explosion of methane is believed to be the cause of the accident at the mine.

The Investigative Committee opened a case on the negligence of Rostekhnadzor employees.

Charges have already been brought against five defendants in the case.

Also, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced the creation of a government commission on the tragedy in the Listvyazhnaya mine.