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  • Massive fire breaks out at a defense plant in Yekaterinburg, Russia

    July 30 saw a significant blaze break out at the NPO Avtomatiki defense plant in Yekaterinburg, Russia, engulfing an area of 800 square meters. According to E1.ru, which cited firefighters, the fire started in a workshop dealing with chemical products during welding operations. The flames rapidly consumed the facility, causing the building's roof and walls to collapse.

    Later updates from the publication noted that the fire was eventually localized. No injuries have been reported thus far, and …

  • Explosions and fire erupt at Russia's Uraltransmash military factory

    A significant fire has broken out at the military factory Uraltransmash in Yekaterinburg, Russia. According to media reports, the blaze was preceded by at least three explosions, after which thick smoke was seen billowing above the installation.

    Uraltransmash holds a crucial role in Russia's military-industrial complex, producing self-propelled artillery howitzers such as the Msta-S and Tulip. It is the only facility in Russia dedicated to this type of manufacturing.

    Russian news agencies …