Explosion at Russian Military Plant ‘Avangard’ in Bashkortostan: Extensive Damage and Casualties
An unexpected and powerful explosion occurred at one of Russia’s key military facilities — the ‘Avangard’ plant located in Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan.
According to local reports and official statements, the incident caused significant damage to the facility and resulted in casualties.
Residents noted hearing the explosion sounds across various districts of the city, indicating the scale of the event.
Bashkortostan’s leader, Radiy Khabirov, confirmed that an explosion took place in one of the plant’s workshops, leading to substantial structural damage.
Official reports indicate that eight individuals were injured.
The ‘Avangard’ factory specializes in decommissioning munitions, neutralizing explosive substances, and producing explosives and components for missile systems.
The situation remains closely monitored by authorities and military officials.