Residents of Russia's Udmurtia reported a powerful explosion near a military training ground near Izhevsk, Radio Liberty has said.
In particular, residents of the city of Votkinsk in Udmurtia reported a powerful explosion near the city.
Local channels published numerous photos and videos showing high flames that appeared after the explosion.
Some Telegram channels, citing the local Ministry of Emergency Situations, reported that the explosion was caused by maintenance work at the Votkinsk Machine-Building Plant.
г. Воткинск. Удмуртия.#бавовна #россиявогне
— Андрей74🇺🇦💪 (Санкции 💩!) (@andersen7474) February 7, 2024
Чудовищный взрыв и последовавший за этим Монструозный пожар возникли ПРЕДПОЛОЖИТЕЛЬНО на полигоне Воткинского Машиностроительного Завода около пос. Ягул.😱😱😱
Завод выпускает ракетные двигатели!
Нужно больше информации!☝️ pic.twitter.com/4givYS1exm
Серед іншого, Воткінський завод біля Іжевска, де за словами окупантів стався вибух, виробляє… міжконтинентальні балістичні ракети із ядерною боєголовкою Тополь-М. pic.twitter.com/5yKlElpOMW
— Serhii Sternenko ✙ (@sternenko) February 7, 2024
There are currently no official reports or information about the victims.
The Votkinsk plant is located 50 km from Izhevsk, the capital of Udmurtia. It produces artillery missiles, including strategic ballistic missiles for the Topol-M and Iskander systems.
At the end of 2023, the Votkinsk plant signed 19 state contracts for the production of nuclear weapons components. The plant has a test site.