A Russian chemical plant has gone up in flames after it was rocked by “several explosions”.
In a yet-to-be-verified photo posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, flames and plumes of smoke have been seen rising from Russia’s Kamensky chemical plant in Russia’s Rostov region.
It’s unclear what caused the explosions or if there are any casaulties.
It comes after a tragic incident befell the same chemical plant back in 2021. Six workers in a secret weapons-making section of the plant died after suffering “horrific burns” in a mysterious “explosion”, it is was reported at the time.
Only one out of a team of seven remained alive and was is in grave condition following the blast.
Some members of the team “were not supposed to be” in the workshop and their presence led to the blast, sources said at the time.
Staff shortages were blamed for inexperienced personnel being on duty in the high security facility, and a “violation” of safety rules.
The facility in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Rostov region is believed to be involved in the manufacture of multiple launch rocket systems and weapons.
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