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Blast at explosives plant in Russia's Bashkortostan kills three people, governor says

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Posted on October 18, 2025

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -Three people were killed and five injured in a blast at the Avangard explosives plant in the city of Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan region, regional governor Radiy Khabirov said on

Blast at explosives plant in Russia's Bashkortostan kills three people, governor

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Three people were killed and five injured in a blast at the Avangard explosives plant in the city of Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan region, regional governor Radiy Khabirov said on Saturday via his Telegram channel.

The explosion at the plant occurred on Friday evening.

Forensic experts are investigating the cause of the blast, Khabirov said, denying that it was caused by Ukrainian drone strikes.

The emergency services said on Saturday that they had completed search and rescue operations at the Sterlitamak plant, which had continued throughout the night.

The Avangard plant manufactures industrial explosives and dismantles ammunition.

Since 2022, the plant has been controlled by the Russian state industrial conglomerate Rostec.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

  • Three people killed in an explosion at Avangard plant.
  • Five individuals sustained injuries in the incident.
  • The blast occurred in Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan region.
  • Governor denies Ukrainian drone strike involvement.
  • Rostec controls the Avangard plant since 2022.

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