Damage confirmation. A major blast hit the “Elastic” gunpowder plant in Ryazan region on Aug 15. Cause: mishandling explosives.
Destroyed: 4 buildings, incl. powder storage.
Lost: ~300 tons of artillery powder & ~600 shells (152mm).
Casualties: 14 dead, 19 missing, 149 injured (40 hospitalized).
The plant makes TNT, RDX, propellants & shell casings.
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