Video: A factory producing explosive charges for suicide bombers exploded near Moscow

An explosion occurred at the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant in Russia’s Moscow Region, causing one of the plant’s workshops to collapse completely. According to preliminary reports, at least seven people were killed in the incident.

According to Russian media reports, there were more workers inside Workshop No. 4 at the time of the explosion, so the death toll may rise. It is noted that the plant is part of the Russian corporation “Rostec” and is one of Russia’s largest manufacturers of specialty chemicals, explosives, and ammunition components, including thermobaric warheads for “Shahed” drones.

Russian authorities have not yet commented on the explosion or its causes. 

Prior to this, Zelenskyy announced the first combat test of the FP-7 ballistic missile. However, its range is too short for the Moscow region; an FP-9 missile is being prepared for the Russian capital.