Russian gunpowder plants continue to catch fire

Gunpowder continues to ignite in unexplained devastating explosions taking place at Russian military facilities.

The latest explosion took place on Friday at a factory in central Russia. It is the second explosion in six months. The frequency of the explosions raises questions about whether they are accidents or acts of intentional sabotage.

“Social media users said that around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, a fire preceded an explosion at a factory in the city of Kotovsk, located about 500 kilometers south of Moscow, in the Russian region from Tambov. Russian Telegram channels Baza and Ostorozhno Novosti (Caution, News) reported that the fire spread over 300 square meters (3,200 square feet) and was extinguished after 90 minutes with no casualties reported.” . Newsweek reported

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“Friday’s incident is the latest unexplained explosion to take place at a Russian military installation. In October, images of the aftermath of an explosion at an explosives factory in Solikamsk region plant in Perm, Russia, showed plumes of smoke rising over the facility, which is said to supply gunpowder and explosives to the Russian military,” the news outlet added.

Residents claimed the massive explosion was “heard throughout the city,” according to Ostorozhno Novosti.

In June, there was another explosion at the plant that reportedly killed five people. It led to a criminal investigation into whether safety rules had been breached during construction. It is not known what the outcome of this investigation was.

“In April, an explosion occurred at a gunpowder factory in Kazan, the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan. A 56-year-old employee lost his hand while testing a projectile, the Telegram channel Shot reported” , Newsweek explained.

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Astra news reported that in March, another gunpowder factory caught fire in the city of Perm. The facility claimed it was due to a faulty panel on the outside of the building.

“In May 2022, two personnel were killed following an explosion at a munitions facility in Perm, which produced components. [of] Russian missiles and air defense systems. Russian state media reported a second explosion at the site in late October 2022,” Newsweek reported.

Another Russian news outlet called Verstka reported in December 2022 that fires broke out at 72 military facilities, including bases, warehouses and enlistment offices. These occurred within the first ten months of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Verstka cited open source data in his report which claimed there were cases of arson every month. The outlet also claimed there was an increase in attacks on military registration offices following Putin’s announcement of a partial demobilization in September 2022.

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There were also alleged fires at gunpowder facilities located in Belgorod and Moscow. They also occurred at ammunition depots and airfields in Crimea.

“Russia has often accused Ukraine of targeting its facilities, with Kiev rarely immediately claiming responsibility, although it is believed to have stepped up its attacks on Russian territory,” Newsweek said.

“The role of partisans in Russia could also be a factor. This was alluded to in regards to Saturday’s explosion in Tambov by the Telegram channel Rozpartisanan, who wrote that Russia’s military-industrial complex “is a legitimate target for resistance forces,” the press continued.

It added that the explosions in the neighboring Ryazan region that derailed a 19-car freight train had hit “a legitimate target for the supporters”. It added that ‘the struggle to liberate the country continues’ ”, concluded Newsweek.

Terresa Monroe-Hamilton is a constitutional conservative who researches and writes extensively on politics and current affairs.

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