A mosque spire collapsed after strong winds blew in the city of Ufa, Russia, on March 13. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

The scaffolding of the building, which has been under construction for over a decade, was damaged.

The Republic of Bashkortostan's Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed the incident and added that the building's integrity was not affected by the dome collapse. No casualties were reported.

On March 13, 2023, strong winds caused the dome of a mosque under construction in Ufa, Russia, to fall, damaging the scaffolding. The main department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Republic of Bashkortostan confirmed the incident, reporting that the building's integrity was not violated, and there were no casualties.

The cause of the incident is still under investigation, and it is not clear what specific factors contributed to the dome's collapse. However, it is known that the mosque in Ufa has been under construction for over a decade, and the height of the structure is supposed to reach 77 meters upon completion.