Explosion occurred at military factory in Bashkiria, resulting in casualties
An explosion occurred at a defense plant in Bashkiria (photo: Getty Images)
An explosion occurred at the Avangard military plant in the city of Sterlitamak, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, which belongs to the Russian corporation Rostec, according to Russian media sources.
The incident occurred while a repair crew was dismantling a pipeline in one of the workshops. Three crew members were killed. The causes of the accident are under investigation.
The Russian Investigative Committee suggests that workers violated safety procedures during the cutting of pipes, causing a gas-air mixture to ignite, according to Radio Svoboda, citing other Russian media.
The Avangard plant is owned by the state corporation Rostec and manufactures weapons and components for multiple-launch rocket systems. The enterprise is under sanctions from the European Union, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
Explosions and incidents in Russia
In recent months, incidents of fires and explosions at defense and military enterprises, oil refineries, and oil depots have increased across various cities in Russia.
In mid-July, a drone attack caused a fire at the low-voltage apparatus plant in Korenevo, Kursk region.
At the end of July, Ukrainian special forces drones attacked an oil refinery and several Russian airfields, damaging a Tu-22M3 bomber.
