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Explosion at Elastik Munitions Plant in Ryazan Kills 20, Injures 134

Authorities have opened a criminal investigation into safety breaches after rescue teams continued operations three days after the blast.

Overview

  • Rescue crews on Monday reported 20 fatalities and 134 injuries with 31 critically hospitalized at the blast site in Ryazan’s Elastik factory.
  • The Russian Investigative Committee launched a penal probe for industrial-safety violations and publicly dismissed any Ukrainian involvement in the explosion.
  • Regional governor Pavel Malkov declared a day of mourning to honor the victims and support their families.
  • Newly released images from the Ministry of Emergency Situations reveal extensive structural damage to the facility.
  • The Elastik plant, which suffered a deadly blast in 2021 and had received prior safety warnings, highlights recurring management and infrastructure failures.