A factory for Russia's defense industry is on fire in Saratov: details of the fire

Fire at the factory in Saratov

According to glavcom.ua: On the night of December 18, a fire broke out at the Ordzhonikidze factory in Saratov, Russia. This was reported by the publication 'Glavcom' citing Supernova+.

The factory specializes in the production of instruments and equipment, including for the aviation and defense industries. The causes of the fire are currently unknown.

🔥🔥Saratov ... a factory is on fireThe Ordzhonikidze factory in Saratov is a large industrial enterprise specializing in the production of instruments and equipment, including for the aviation and defense industries. #chronicles_of_orkostan pic.twitter.com/Tc1x9RvRae

— GLAVCOM (@GLAVCOM_UA) December 17, 2025

Series of explosions in various regions of Russia

From December 4 to November 2, a series of explosions occurred in various regions of Russia, which were linked to drone attacks.

For example, on the night of December 4, residents of the Oryol region and the Stavropol Territory heard explosions that were felt in the cities of Oryol and Nevinnomyssk. There were also reports of a possible attack on the chemical enterprise 'Azot' in Nevinnomyssk.

In Tuapse, Lazarevsky, and the port of Temryuk, explosions also occurred on the night of November 2. Drones attacked the oil terminal in Tuapse and the sea port of Temryuk, causing damage to infrastructure and equipment.

These events indicate serious security issues in various sectors of industry in Russia. A timely response from the authorities and improvements to security systems may prevent similar incidents in the future.