This was announced by Nikolai Medvedev, General Director of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Militarized Mine Rescue Unit" of the Russian Emergencies Ministry.
“At 14:20 (10:20 Moscow time) three departments were sent to the mine.
At the moment, the department has passed 1950 m of mine workings ", - quoted by TASS Medvedev.
As specified, during the reconnaissance will also be carried out search and detection of possible locations of the victims.
Medvedev noted that based on the results of the exploration, an operational plan will be developed for the search and extradition of the victims, if the gas atmosphere allows.
He stressed that "the work will be carried out around the clock."
On November 25, an accident occurred at the Listvyazhnaya mine in Kuzbass, as a result of which 51 people died and dozens were injured.
According to preliminary data, the explosion of methane is believed to be the cause of the accident at the mine.
The Investigative Committee has already opened a case on the negligence of Rostekhnadzor employees.
Two criminal cases will be investigated in the central office of the UK.