Yuri Kobzar19:53, 01.10.26

According to preliminary information, a technical accident occurred at the plant.

A powerful explosion rocked a local chemical plant in the Moscow region town of Krasnozavodsk. According to preliminary reports, one of the plant’s workshops was destroyed, and at least seven casualties were reported.

“Seven people died as a result of an explosion at the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant. The employees were in Workshop No. 4, which completely collapsed.

According to the victims, there were more workers there. Rescuers are currently trying to contain the open fire at the plant,” reports the Russian resource SHOT .

Citing eyewitnesses, the Telegram channel claims that at least three explosions rocked the plant.

The Telegram channel “Beware, Moscow” reports that a “technical incident” occurred at the plant, meaning it was not the result of a Ukrainian attack. Local residents are also reportedly hearing further explosions coming from the plant, where a fire is already raging.

As the publication notesAs the publication “Important Stories” , the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant is part of the Rostec state corporation, which is responsible for the lion’s share of Russian weapons production. In the summer of 2025, the plant was already attacked by the Ukrainian Armed Forces because it produces explosives, gunpowder, and components for ammunition and missiles. 

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