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.