A strong explosion occurred on the night of October 23 in the city of Kopeysk, Chelyabinsk region, Russia. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The regional governor Aleksey Teksler provided information about the consequences of the incident via his Telegram channel. According to him, so far 9 people have died and 5 have been injured.
Doctors are assisting the victims, and their condition is stabilizing. Information is being clarified regarding missing persons.
Teksler stated that the drone attack version regarding the causes of the explosion has not yet been confirmed. Authorities did not disclose the name of any factory, but local media and witnesses reported that the incident took place at the "Plastmass" factory in Kopeysk.
This enterprise specializes in the production of weapons and ammunition. Witnesses said that three drones arrived in the area.
After the explosion, a warning about the risk of a drone attack was issued in the factory area. According to the Telegram channel "112," 15 workers were on duty at the facility at the time of the explosion.
The Ukrainian OSINT project Exilenova+ released a video from the scene. They emphasized that this factory is similar to the recently exploded chemical plant in the Bryansk region.
Both belong to Russia's military-industrial system and produce products that support military operations against Ukraine. So far, neither the Ukrainian General Staff nor the Russian Ministry of Defense has issued an official statement regarding this incident.
In recent weeks, this is the second major explosion on Russian territory. On October 18, an explosion occurred at the "Avangard" enterprise in Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan, resulting in three deaths and five injuries.
The regional head Radiy Khabirov rejected linking this incident to a drone attack and emphasized that it was a simple explosion. "Avangard" is part of the "Rostec" concern and is engaged in the production of weapons and military equipment.
Against the backdrop of active fighting in Ukraine, on October 21, the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed a strike on a chemical plant in the Bryansk region. The statement said that air-launched Storm Shadow missiles were used and that Russia's air defense system was bypassed.
The Bryansk chemical plant holds an important position in Russia's military industry, producing gunpowder, rocket fuel, and ammunition. Analysts note an increase in explosions and fires at military facilities in Russia in recent weeks, linking this to intensified drone and missile attacks by Ukraine.
Official Moscow denies any Ukrainian involvement in any incidents, while local sources suggest versions such as "production process malfunction" or "technical error." In conclusion, the disaster in Kopeysk has raised questions about the security of military industrial facilities in Russia.
The causes of the incident have not yet been officially announced, but some analysts suggest this could mark the beginning of a new wave against important military factories on Russian territory. Local residents continue to talk about explosions and drones in the sky throughout the night.
Security measures have been strengthened in Kopeysk.
