Explosion at the armaments factory in the Ryazan region
An accident occurred at the armaments factory in the Ryazan region, and rescue operations are currently underway. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation, among the 157 injured, there are 24 dead.
Rescuers are actively working on the factory premises in the village of Lisovoe. Half of the damaged buildings covering an area of 3 thousand square meters have already been dismantled, and dog handlers have searched all rooms and retrieved the bodies of two victims from under the rubble.
As a result of the explosion in the powder shop of the factory "Elastic" in the Ryazan region on August 15, it is already known that there are 24 dead and 154 injured.
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The incident occurred in the morning of August 15 in the powder shop of the factory, which specializes in the production of ammunition and aviation weapons. According to representatives, the cause of the accident was a violation of safety regulations. The governor will introduce a state of emergency.
It is worth noting that this is not the first case of explosions at a factory producing rockets and aviation weapons. A similar tragedy occurred in 2021, when 17 people died. Additionally, it should be noted that the oil pumping station 'Nikolskoe' in the Tambov region was attacked at night on August 18.
This news reports on a tragic event at an armaments factory in the Ryazan region, where 24 people died and another 154 were injured as a result of the explosion. This incident at the factory raises questions about safety in production and protecting workers when handling hazardous materials.