The governor of the region, Alexei Teksler, confirmed the information about the explosions, although in his opinion four people were killed and five people were injured. They were taken to hospital in a serious condition. Emergency services are working at the scene.
How many people died as a result of the explosion?
Where did the explosions take place?
Who confirmed the information about the explosions?
What were the initial reports regarding the cause of the explosion?
According to media reports, there were initially two explosions, and shortly thereafter a third one.
Ukrainian drones far behind the front line? Conflicting reports
The causes of the incident were not disclosed. The Ostorozno Nowosti portal reported a drone attack on the factory, but Teksler denied this information. Nevertheless, after the explosions in Chelyabinsk, a warning was issued about the presence of an unmanned aerial vehicle, eyewitnesses reported on the Astra channel.
Kopeysk is located approximately 1,800 km from the Russian-Ukrainian front line. The Russian state-owned corporation Rostiech (Rostec) owns the Plastmass plant.
Numerous recordings from the scene of the events have appeared online.
