Explosion at Chemical Plant Near Moscow Completely Collapses One of Facilities

A powerful explosion occurred at the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant in Russia.

According to the Russian Telegram channel SHOT, at least seven people were killed in the incident.

Meanwhile, the VChK-OGPU Telegram channel reports that eight people were killed, while the whereabouts of another 30 remain unknown. Employees are reportedly leaning toward the theory that a storage facility containing hazardous materials detonated at the plant.

The explosion occurred in Workshop No. 4, which completely collapsed as a result of the blast.

Photos and videos published by local sources show a large column of smoke rising from the site and a fire at the chemical plant.

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Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant

The plant is located in the city of Krasnozavodsk in the Sergiyevo-Posadsky district of the Moscow region, Russia, approximately 600 km from the Ukrainian state border.

The plant is a state-owned enterprise, which receives investment through the state-owned Rostec corporation.

According to the Exilenova+ monitoring community, the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant is one of the key special-chemicals facilities supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex.

It specializes in the development and production of pyrotechnic devices, ammunition, and explosives.

This facility is where thermobaric warheads for Geran attack drones are developed and mass-produced.

On July 7, Ukrainian attack drones had already struck this chemical plant.

According to eyewitnesses, seven explosions were heard in the plant area.