<p>More than 50 people were injured on Wednesday (August 9) in a Russian factory explosion near Moscow, the region's governor said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The blast was reported at an optics and optical electronics factory. In a report by TASS, the emergency services said the blast appeared to have occurred in a warehouse containing pyrotechnic equipment. It had been reportedly rented by a pyrotechnics firm.</p>

<p>Officials in the city of Sergiyev Posad said that the blast occurred at a plant that produced optical equipment. The city is some 35 miles northeast of the capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-nine-dead-two-missing-after-holiday-lodging-fire-623863">France: At least nine dead in fire at holiday home for disabled people</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Moscow region governor Andrey Vorobyov said on state television: "Now, 52 people have sought medical help. Some have slight contusions from the blast wave, some just have burns."&nbsp;</p>

<p>BBC meanwhile reported&nbsp;Moscow's governor Vorobyov as saying on Telegram that six people were in intensive care.</p>

<p>Videos shared online showed a large plume of smoke billowing from the facility in the city of Sergiyev Posad.</p>

<p>The blast occurred on the grounds of a factory that Russian media has previously said manufactures military equipment like night vision goggles.</p>

<p>Videos and photos shared on social media showed massive plumes of smoke. A bright ball of flames burst on the horizon was also seen, which was followed by a shockwave that blew out windows from some buildings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vorobyov said he could not comment on the cause of the explosion but that it was being investigated.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch this report:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-factory-blast-at-least-45-injured-in-factory-blast-on-moscow-outskirts-623895/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Footage of an explosion in the Moscow region.<br />
<br />
The factory, by the way, makes scopes and binoculars for the russian army. Or used to make.. <a href="https://t.co/H1U2x9ZGdd">pic.twitter.com/H1U2x9ZGdd</a></p>
— Iuliia Mendel (@IuliiaMendel) <a href="https://twitter.com/IuliiaMendel/status/1689187840968552448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">One of Russia’s main military optics manufacturers, the Zagorski plant near Moscow, was rocked by a huge explosion that blew up out windows many street blocks away. Cause unknown, but the plant makes optics for missiles and aircraft, as well as night-vision goggles and scopes. <a href="https://t.co/llpblKKIlr">pic.twitter.com/llpblKKIlr</a></p>
— Yaroslav Trofimov (@yarotrof) <a href="https://twitter.com/yarotrof/status/1689197904185978880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<h2><strong>Did Ukraine do it?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>There were rumours on social media forums that the fire was caused by a Ukrainian drone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But citing emergency services, TASS reported that the officials did not believe the blast had been caused by any Ukrainian drone attack — many of which have taken place in Moscow and the surrounding area in recent weeks and months.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>


More than 50 people were injured on Wednesday (August 9) in a Russian factory explosion near Moscow, the region's governor said. The blast was reported at an optics and optical electronics factory.

More than 50 people were injured on Wednesday (August 9) in a Russian factory explosion near Moscow, the region's governor said. The blast was reported at an optics and optical electronics factory. In a report by TASS, the emergency services said the blast appeared to have occurred in a warehouse containing pyrotechnic equipment. It had been reportedly rented by a pyrotechnics firm. Officials in the city of Sergiyev Posad said that the blast occurred at a plant that produced optical equipment. The city is some 35 miles northeast of the capital. Also read: France: At least nine dead in fire at holiday home for disabled people Moscow region governor Andrey Vorobyov said on state television: "Now, 52 people have sought medical help. Some have slight contusions from the blast wave, some just have burns." BBC meanwhile reported Moscow's governor Vorobyov as saying on Telegram that six people were in intensive care. Videos shared online showed a large plume of smoke billowing from the facility in the city of Sergiyev Posad. The blast occurred on the grounds of a factory that Russian media has previously said manufactures military equipment like night vision goggles. Videos and photos shared on social media showed massive plumes of smoke. A bright ball of flames burst on the horizon was also seen, which was followed by a shockwave that blew out windows from some buildings. Vorobyov said he could not comment on the cause of the explosion but that it was being investigated. Watch this report: × Footage of an explosion in the Moscow region. The factory, by the way, makes scopes and binoculars for the russian army. Or used to make.. pic.twitter.com/H1U2x9ZGdd — Iuliia Mendel (@IuliiaMendel) August 9, 2023 × One of Russia’s main military optics manufacturers, the Zagorski plant near Moscow, was rocked by a huge explosion that blew up out windows many street blocks away. Cause unknown, but the plant makes optics for missiles and aircraft, as well as night-vision goggles and scopes. pic.twitter.com/llpblKKIlr — Yaroslav Trofimov (@yarotrof) August 9, 2023 × Did Ukraine do it? There were rumours on social media forums that the fire was caused by a Ukrainian drone. But citing emergency services, TASS reported that the officials did not believe the blast had been caused by any Ukrainian drone attack — many of which have taken place in Moscow and the surrounding area in recent weeks and months. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russia: More than 50 injured in massive explosion in factory near Moscow

<p>A gunman opened a fire in a pastry-making factory in Moscow on Wednesday, killing one person and taking an unknown number as hostages, Russian state news agency RIA said, citing a law enforcement source.</p>

<p>The &quot;Menshevik&quot; factory building, in south-east Moscow, has been cordoned off by the police, which is trying to make a contact with the gunman and free the hostages, RIA said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least three people have been wounded in the shooting, another news agency, Interfax, said, adding that the preliminary reports suggest the victim worked as a security guard at the factory, which is located on Ilovaiskaya street.</p>

<p>Interfax cited a source as saying that the former factory owner has opened a gunfire.</p>


The gunman is allegedly the former owner of the factory, who confronted the present owner.

A gunman opened a fire in a pastry-making factory in Moscow on Wednesday, killing one person and taking an unknown number as hostages, Russian state news agency RIA said, citing a law enforcement source. The "Menshevik" factory building, in south-east Moscow, has been cordoned off by the police, which is trying to make a contact with the gunman and free the hostages, RIA said. At least three people have been wounded in the shooting, another news agency, Interfax, said, adding that the preliminary reports suggest the victim worked as a security guard at the factory, which is located on Ilovaiskaya street. Interfax cited a source as saying that the former factory owner has opened a gunfire.

1 killed, 3 injured after gunman opens fire in Moscow factory, hostages held: RIA

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/malegaon-blast-case-sadhvi-pragya-and-lt-col-purohit-will-be-tried-under-uaps-act-along-with-other-accused-27869">Malegaon blasts case: Partial relief for Sadhvi Pragya, Col Purohit</a></p>

<p>In a partial relief to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, Lt Col Prasad Purohit and six others who face trial under an anti-terror law in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts case, the court dropped provisions under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against all the accused.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-didnt-question-former-pm-manmohan-singhs-commitment-to-nation-arun-jaitley-clarifies-27866">&#39;PM Modi didn&#39;t question former PM Manmohan Singh&#39;s commitment to nation,&#39; Arun Jaitley clarifies</a></p>

<p>Union Finance Minister and Minister of Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley spoke on PM Modi&#39;s remarks on former prime minister Manmohan Singh today at Rajya Sabha.</p>

<p>Jaitley clarified, &quot;PM in his speeches didn&#39;t question, nor meant to question the commitment to this nation of either former PM Manmohan Singh or Former VP Hamid Ansari.&quot;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-sends-shoes-of-jadhavs-wife-for-forensic-testing-27860">Pakistan sends shoes of Jadhav&#39;s wife for forensic testing</a></p>

<p>Pakistani authorities have sent the shoes worn by Kulbhushan Jadhav&#39;s wife for forensic examination to determine the nature of the suspected presence of a foreign object, a media report said today.</p>

<p>The authorities were ascertaining whether the &quot;metallic object&quot; in the shoes was a camera or a recording chip, Pakistan Today quoted Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mohammad Faisal as saying.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/car-bomb-injures-14-afghanistan-soldiers-in-helmand-27872">Car bomb injures 14 Afghanistan soldiers in Helmand</a></p>

<p>At least 14 Afghan soldiers were injured in a car bombing at 505 Boost Police Zone in Lashkargah city, capital of Helmand Province on Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/1-killed-3-injured-after-gunman-opens-fire-in-moscow-factory-hostages-held-ria-27849">1 killed, 3 injured after gunman opens fire in Moscow factory, hostages held: RIA</a></p>

<p>A gunman opened a fire in a pastry-making factory in Moscow on Wednesday, killing one person and taking an unknown number as hostages, Russian state news agency RIA said, citing a law enforcement source.</p>


Malegaon blasts case: Partial relief for Sadhvi Pragya, Col Purohit In a partial relief to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, Lt Col Prasad Purohit and six others who face trial under an anti-terror law in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts case, the court dropped provisions under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against all the accused. 'PM Modi didn't question former PM Manmohan Singh's commitment to nation,' Arun Jaitley clarifies Union Finance Minister and Minister of Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley spoke on PM Modi's remarks on former prime minister Manmohan Singh today at Rajya Sabha. Jaitley clarified, "PM in his speeches didn't question, nor meant to question the commitment to this nation of either former PM Manmohan Singh or Former VP Hamid Ansari." Pakistan sends shoes of Jadhav's wife for forensic testing Pakistani authorities have sent the shoes worn by Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife for forensic examination to determine the nature of the suspected presence of a foreign object, a media report said today. The authorities were ascertaining whether the "metallic object" in the shoes was a camera or a recording chip, Pakistan Today quoted Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mohammad Faisal as saying. Car bomb injures 14 Afghanistan soldiers in Helmand At least 14 Afghan soldiers were injured in a car bombing at 505 Boost Police Zone in Lashkargah city, capital of Helmand Province on Wednesday. 1 killed, 3 injured after gunman opens fire in Moscow factory, hostages held: RIA A gunman opened a fire in a pastry-making factory in Moscow on Wednesday, killing one person and taking an unknown number as hostages, Russian state news agency RIA said, citing a law enforcement source.

WION Evening New Brief, December 27, 2017

moscow-factory

Moscow Factory, News on Moscow Factory, stories on Moscow Factory, articles on Moscow Factory, Moscow Factory stories at Wion, Moscow Factory news, Moscow Factory latest news

moscow factory

Russia: More than 50 injured in massive explosion in factory near Moscow

1 killed, 3 injured after gunman opens fire in Moscow factory, hostages held: RIA

WION Evening New Brief, December 27, 2017