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Blast at factory in Russia's Ryazan kills 11, injures 130

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Posted on August 16, 2025

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -A blast at a factory in the Russian region of Ryazan on Friday killed 11 people and left 130 injured, Russia's emergencies ministry said on Saturday. In a statement on Telegram, the

Explosion at Factory in Ryazan, Russia Claims 11 Lives and Injures 130

Details of the Ryazan Factory Explosion

MOSCOW (Reuters) -A blast at a factory in the Russian region of Ryazan on Friday killed 11 people and left 130 injured, Russia's emergencies ministry said on Saturday.

Casualties and Emergency Response

In a statement on Telegram, the ministry said rescuers were continuing to search through rubble at the scene of the blast, 320km (198 miles) southeast of Moscow.

Possible Causes of the Explosion

Ryazan region governor Pavel Malkov said on Friday that the incident had been triggered by a fire breaking out inside a workshop at the factory.

Background on Ryazan Region

There was no cause given for the fire, not was it clear what the factory produced. Ukrainian drones have previously targeted military and economic infrastructure in Ryazan region.

Some Russian media outlets reported that the explosion was caused by gunpowder catching fire.

(Reporting by Reuters, Writing by Felix Light)

Key Takeaways

  • An explosion at a factory in Ryazan, Russia, killed 11 people.
  • 130 individuals were injured in the incident.
  • The explosion was reportedly caused by a fire in a workshop.
  • Rescue operations are ongoing at the site.
  • The factory's production details remain unclear.

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