Powerful explosion at the Russian factory Elastic: 5 dead, workshop destroyed.

On August 15, in the Ryazan region of Russia, a powerful explosion occurred in the powder workshop of the factory 'Elastic', which specializes in the production of weapons and ammunition.

This information was spread by Russian media.

Explosions in the Ryazan region of the Russian Federation on August 15

According to the media, a large explosion was heard in the powder workshop of the factory 'Elastic', which specializes in the manufacture of weapons and ammunition.

According to Russian media, the workshop was completely destroyed, with five fatalities and over 20 injured.

The Security Services of Russia reported that the incident occurred around 10:00 on August 15. Preliminary reports suggest that the cause of the explosion was a violation of safety regulations.

This explosion in the powder workshop recalls previous tragedies, notably in October 2021, when an explosion at a private explosives manufacturer 'Razryad' killed 17 people.

It should also be noted that on August 15, the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the Syzran Oil Refinery and a command post in Donetsk, which is key in the 'Rosneft' system and produces various types of fuel.

Additionally, on August 12, a factory in Russia, which manufactures important components for rockets, was damaged. The annual capacity of this factory is about 15 billion cubic meters of natural gas.

As a result of the explosion in the powder workshop of the factory 'Elastic' in the Ryazan region of Russia, tragic events occurred with significant human losses. The incident highlights the importance of adhering to strict safety regulations during the production of materials that can be dangerous to human life and health.