Vladislav Grigoriev13:42, 15.08.25

Preliminary, the explosion occurred due to a violation of safety regulations.

In the Ryazan region of the Russian Federation, an explosion thundered in the gunpowder shop of the Elastik plant , resulting in a fire. Five people have already died, the Baza Telegram channel reports .

Preliminary, the explosion occurred due to a violation of safety regulations. Local residents reported on social networks that they heard a loud sound at about 11:00, after which a column of smoke rose over the territory of the enterprise. The entire workshop was destroyed.

It is known that more than 100 people were evacuated from the plant. At least 20 people were injured, 10 of whom are in serious condition.

Russian media write that there are still people under the rubble. Access to them is difficult.Read also:

Let us recall that in 2021, an explosion occurred at the same plant. Then, as a result of the incident, 17 people died.

Explosion at the Elastic gunpowder plant in the Ryazan region

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