Fire Erupts at Historic Kazan Gunpowder Plant
A fire at Kazan's gunpowder plant in Russia injured two people, causing part of the building to collapse. The incident hasn't halted production, and one casualty remains in serious condition. The 18th-century plant and its CEO, sanctioned by the EU and the U.S., supplies ammunition to the Russian military.
A fire broke out at a gunpowder plant in Kazan, Russia, leaving two people injured, as reported by local authorities via Russian news agencies.
The blaze caused part of the building to collapse, although officials confirmed that it was not triggered by external factors and production remains unaffected.
Among the injured, one individual is in serious condition and receiving intensive care. The historic plant, founded in the late 18th century, manufactures gunpowder for various military applications and was sanctioned in 2023 over its role in supplying the Russian military.
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