Explosion at Rheinmetall military plant in Spain: Company rules out terrorist attack
Photo: Explosion at Rheinmetall military plant in Spain was not a terrorist attack (Getty Images)
There is no evidence that the explosion at the Rheinmetall ammunition plant in Spain was a terrorist attack. Six people were injured in the incident, Reuters reports.
"The company sees no evidence of an attack," said Rheinmetall in response to a comment request, adding that local authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion.
According to Rheinmetall, six people were injured in the incident: one is in serious condition, another is in moderate condition, and four sustained minor injuries.
The Rheinmetall subsidiary produces gunpowder for military and civilian use at its plant in Javalí Viejo, where 427 people are employed.
"The production facilities have not been damaged by the incident and no production losses are expected," the company added.
Explosion at Rheinmetall plant in Spain
An explosion occurred at a Rheinmetall military plant in Spain on January 30, injuring six people.
The company is known for its cooperation in arms production in Ukraine. Rheinmetall plans to build a total of four weapons manufacturing plants in Ukraine, one of which is already operational.
In May 2024, a fire broke out at the home of Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger in Germany. Left-wing extremists were behind the attack, protesting the company’s support for Ukraine.
