Massive Explosion at Ryazan’s Elastic Factory Kills Five, Injures Twenty
Friday, 15 August 2025 () A powerful explosion rocked the Elastic factory in the Shilovsky District of Ryazan Region on the morning of August 15, completely destroying the gunpowder workshop. According to preliminary reports, five people have died and twenty others were injured, ten of them in critical condition. Blast Sent Mushroom Cloud Over Nearby Homes Local residents reported hearing a deafening sound around 11:00 AM, followed by a towering column of smoke rising above the plant. Footage captured a massive mushroom-shaped cloud and flames from the site. The factory is located near private residential homes, increasing the danger to the surrounding area. Over 100 People Evacuated Emergency services evacuated more than 100 people from the premises. The regional operations headquarters confirmed that the cause of the blast is believed to be a violation of safety regulations in the gunpowder production area. Mash reported that at least 20 people remain trapped under the rubble.
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