In Bashkortostan, an explosion occurred at a military factory on the afternoon of October 17, and there are injuries.
Points of attention
- An explosion at the Avangard chemical plant in Sterlitamak, Russia, resulted in injuries, with the exact casualty figures yet to be confirmed.
- The cause of the explosion at the military factory remains unknown, sparking concerns and investigations.
- Witnesses reported smelling gunpowder in the city following the explosion, which originated in the third workshop of the industrial zone.
The Avangard chemical plant became the epicenter of the explosion
The explosion occurred in the territory of the "Avagnard" industrial zone in the city of Sterlitamak, Bashkiria. Eyewitnesses say that the city smelled of gunpowder.
Previously, there was an explosion in the third workshop. The shock from the explosion was felt throughout the city. The plant produces explosives and components for multiple launch rocket systems of the Russian Armed Forces.
According to preliminary data, 5 people were injured. The information has not been officially confirmed. It is not specified what caused the explosion.
Avangard produces weapons and ammunition, disposes of explosives, and also manufactures chemical products.
The explosion at the plant was confirmed by the Sterlitamak city hall.
