The factory in Sergiev Posad produces optical equipment, with Russian security forces as customers
An explosion occurred at a factory of optical-mechanical machines in the city of Sergiev Posant, 50 km northeast of Moscow, on Wednesday, injuring at least 16 people, as reported by Reuters citing TASS.
The factory in Sergiev Posad produces optical equipment, with Russian security forces as customers.
⚡️⚡️The moment of a powerful explosion in Sergiyev Posad, 🇷🇺Moscow Oblast. pic.twitter.com/kYlbwFPmar
— 🇺🇦Ukrainian Front (@front_ukrainian) August 9, 2023
However, TASS citing emergency services say they do not suspect the explosion was caused by a Ukrainian drone strike, many of which have taken place in and around Moscow in recent weeks and months.
A huge explosion was reported in the Zagorskiy Optical and Mechanical plant near Moscow
The factory had contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense. It is part of Shvabe Holding, which is producing sights, thermal imagers, laser rangefinders, and other similar products.… pic.twitter.com/BTPMd8cxvy
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) August 9, 2023
Reuters reported that the explosion appeared to have occurred in a warehouse containing pyrotechnic equipment. Popular online news channel Mash reported that the warehouse had been rented by a fireworks company.
Unverified footage on social media showed a huge plume of smoke and high-rise buildings with glass.
Source :Skai
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