The roof of the Zholdasbekov Palace of Students in Kazakhstan's Almaty city partially collapsed on September 24, 2026.

Videos of the incident quickly appeared on social media. Local residents reported hearing a loud crash and seeing a cloud of dust near Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, according to Zakon.kz.

The building was undergoing reconstruction at the time of the collapse. The project reportedly covered nearly all major elements of the facility and was intended to include a comprehensive technical upgrade.

Following the incident, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University issued a statement. The university did not provide a specific cause or details of the collapse, but said the building had been in poor condition for a long time.