Tragedy at Russian Military Plant: Explosion Claims Lives

An explosion at a military plant near the Russian Urals city of Chelyabinsk has tragically resulted in the death of twelve people, with five others injured. The incident was initially disclosed by Aleksei Teksler, the governor of the Chelyabinsk region, who detailed that the event transpired in Kopeisk, located just east of Chelyabinsk.

The governor noted that a fire, which erupted at the plant following the explosion, had been extinguished. Russian authorities have promptly opened a criminal investigation into the cause of the explosion, with details expected following reports from local media.

Eyewitness reports have identified the 'Plastmass' plant, managed by the Russian state corporation Rostec, as the site of the explosion. Despite initial speculations, there is no evidence linking the incident to drone activity. Rostec has not yet responded to requests for comment.