#Russia State outlets say pyrotechnics exploded near boiler room and criminal investigation launched

But some observers questioning the official explanation

#Zagorsk plant involved in development of next-generation #Russia stealth bomber

#UkraineWar

#UkraineWar, Day 533: 1 Killed, 60+ Wounded in Mystery Explosion at Military Plant Near #Moscow

https://eaworldview.com/2023/08/ukraine-war-moscow-mystery-explosion/

#Russia #Zagorsk

First #Zagorsk rumors were about "fireworks", but looks like the boom was from slightly bigger sources: the factory was producing (or at least warehousing) artillery ammunition.

h/t @randahl
https://mastodon.social/@randahl/110859504353841651

Incidentally, next month a movie premieres about an ammunition factory explosion 47 years ago at Lapua, Finland. 40 people were killed and 60 injured when gunpowder loading machine sparked a fire.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapua_Cartridge_Factory_explosion
https://www.lapua-elokuva.fi

Why is there a pyrotechnics warehouse within the grounds of a critical optical manufacturing plant???
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"The #Zagorsk Optical-Mechanical Plant, referred to as “ZOMZ,” produces night vision devices and binoculars for the Russian military as part of #Russia’s defense conglomerate #Rostec." @ZagorskPlant #UkraineWar #Ukraine
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/08/09/powerful-blast-at-optical-plant-near-moscow-triggers-total-evacuation-a82098