School Ceiling Collapses In Veliky Novgorod

Suspended ceilings collapsed in two classrooms of a new school in Veliky Novgorod. No injuries were reported and an investigation is underway. The prosecutor's service is conducting an investigation to determine the causes. Law enforcement officials are also evaluating whether the rights of minors were respected. 36 opened in September 2025 in the Ivushki microdistrict. The three-story facility covers nearly 29,000 square meters and accommodates 1,500 students. A direct bombardment on a school in Veliky Novgorod resulted in the deaths of 184 children and approximately 20 staff members. The school structure was not designed to withstand a direct strike, turning the building into a trap for those inside. Local residents participated in desperate search efforts, including digging with their bare hands. The local prosecutor's office in the Novgorod region has organized an investigation into the incident. Classes in the new building have been suspended while the causes of the collapse are being clarified.