Explosion at Russian Munitions Plant Claims Ten Lives

Thu Oct 23 2025 16:24:07 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

A devastating explosion at a Russian military munitions factory in Kopeisk has resulted in ten fatalities and numerous injuries, prompting authorities to launch a criminal investigation.

At least ten individuals have died following an explosion at the Plastmass military plant in Kopeisk, near Chelyabinsk in the Ural region of Russia. Governor Alexei Teksler confirmed the toll, which also includes 18 injured. While the cause of the blast remains undetermined, officials denied the involvement of a drone attack. A day of mourning has been declared and investigations are underway.

An explosion at a Russian factory in the Urals producing ammunition and weapons for the military has left at least 10 people dead, reports say.

Witnesses described seeing explosions and a fireball at the Plastmass military plant in Kopeisk, near the city of Chelyabinsk.

Regional governor Alexei Teksler did not specify which factory had been hit but he confirmed the death toll. Tass news agency reported that 18 other people had been injured.

Authorities have not disclosed what caused the blast but Teksler emphasized that there is no talk of a UAV (drone) attack.

A day of mourning has been announced, and investigators say they have opened a criminal inquiry into the blast.

Teksler mentioned that the fire in Kopeisk had been extinguished.