Explosions at the plant in Sterlitamak: what is known about the consequences and causes

Last night in the city of Sterlitamak (Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia) at the oil and chemical plant (SNHZ), one of the key enterprises of the chemical industry in Bashkortostan, powerful explosions occurred. Local public channels and monitoring channels report this, writes 'Glavkom'.

Listening to the owners, three loud explosions could be clearly heard. After that, clouds of smoke appeared, frightening local residents.

According to the head of the Sterlitamak administration, part of the workshop building collapsed. At the time of the explosion, there were five people in this workshop. There is currently no information about the injured, and the causes of the explosion are being investigated.

Recently, SNHZ has become an important enterprise for the local region, and its products are used, including in the defense industrial complex. The plant is engaged in the production of synthetic rubbers, isoprene, and other materials used in the production of equipment and components for the army and the military-industrial complex.

Recall that recently on the chemical plant 'Avangard' in Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan, also large-scale explosions occurred, claiming lives and injuring people.

Additionally, on the night of November 4, explosions also occurred in Russia. This time, drones attacked the oil refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region.

In the city of Sterlitamak (Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia), powerful explosions occurred at the oil and chemical plant (SNHZ), leading to the collapse of part of the building. The causes of the incident are currently being investigated, and search for the five missing people after the explosion is underway. This plant is important for the region and produces materials used in the military industry.