As stated on the department’s website, an investigation into the incident has already been carried out.
“Due to untimely measures taken to maintain the hydraulic structure in proper technical condition, the dam broke on April 5, 2024,” the report notes.
A resolution was sent to the investigative authorities to resolve the issue of criminal prosecution of the perpetrators under Art. 216 of the Criminal Code of Russia (violation of safety rules during construction and other work), as well as under Art. 293 of the Criminal Code of Russia (negligence).
Earlier, the press service of the government of the Orenburg region told RT that information about the complete destruction of the dam in Orsk was not true.