Explosion in a Gefest-M warehouse in Lesnoy
Lesnoy, Shilovsky District, Ryazan Oblast · 15 Aug 2025 · Explosion
On 15 August 2025 an explosion, followed by the detonation of ammunition, hit a warehouse storing gunpowder and ammunition on the premises of Gefest-M in Lesnoy, Shilovsky district, Ryazan Oblast. According to the Ministry of Emergencies, 28 people died.
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«Погибли 28 чел., получили вред здоровью 157 чел., в том числе один ребенок.»МЧС России: «Государственный доклад „О состоянии защиты населения и территорий Российской Федерации от чрезвычайных ситуаций природного и техногенного характера в 2025 году“», 18 мая 2026 · archive copy
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