Overview
- Governor Alexey Teksler reported that nine people have been confirmed dead and five injured following the blast at an enterprise in Kopeisk.
- Officials said information on people listed as missing is being clarified as the response continues.
- Russia’s Emergencies Ministry said crews were bringing under control a fire that broke out at the site.
- Regional authorities deployed operational services and an on-site headquarters, and the specific plant has not been publicly identified.
- Teksler stated that a drone strike has not been confirmed and that investigators are establishing the circumstances.