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Explosion at Major Russian Explosives Plant Kills Six

  • Six people were killed and two injured in an explosion at a Russian explosives factory that produces industrial explosives.
  • The blast occurred during dismantling work and was likely caused by welding, possibly due to explosive remains in pipes.
  • The Promsintez plant is located in Chapayevsk in the Samara region of Russia.
  • Russia has seen several similar factory disasters in recent months from various causes.
  • The plant produces materials such as ammonal, nitric acid, and sulfuric acid.
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