Ryazan Region Suffers Powder Plant Blast
Breaking News: Massive Fire and Explosion at Gunpowder Factory in Lesnoye, Russia
A devastating fire and explosion rocked a gunpowder factory in the village of Lesnoye, Shilovsky District, Ryazan Region, Russia on August 15, 2025. The incident, which occurred around 11:00 AM, has resulted in a significant loss of life and injuries.
According to various reports from regional authorities and Telegram channels Baza and Mash, at least 20 to 24 workers have lost their lives in the tragedy, with over 130 injured. The exact number of fatalities is still uncertain, with some reports suggesting up to 24 deaths.
The fire broke out in a workshop at the factory producing gunpowder and exploded, causing extensive casualties and damage. The official operational headquarters of Ryazan Region has confirmed the number of casualties as at least 20 dead and 134 injured.
The cause of the fire and explosion remains unspecified in the sources found. No prior incidents at this factory are documented in the accessed information, although Ryazan Region has had various industrial accidents in the past.
Emergency services are working tirelessly at the scene, evacuating over 100 people from the factory and attending to the injured. The Russian MCHS reported that injured individuals were taken to the district hospital. A large plume of smoke was seen rising from the factory's territory following the explosion.
The workshop where the explosion occurred is completely destroyed, and a fire ensued following the explosion. Preliminary reports suggest that the fire and explosion were not drone-related.
This factory was previously known to produce gunpowder for the private explosives manufacturer "Razryad". The workshop that exploded in 2021 was part of this factory. In 2021, an explosion at the same factory resulted in the deaths of 17 people.
Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
[1] Regional authorities' reports [2] Telegram channels Baza and Mash [3] Russian MCHS reports
- Despite the lack of prior documented incidents, the gunpowder manufacturing industry in the Ryazan Region has faced significant setbacks, as another fire accident at a factory in Lesnoye has resulted in at least 20 fatalities and over 130 injuries, according to reports from regional authorities, Telegram channels Baza and Mash, and the Russian MCHS.
- As the manufacturing sector grapples with the consequences of this latest disaster, financial markets may experience volatility due to potential sector-wide assessments and possible insurance claims related to the accident at the gunpowder factory.
- In the context of general news coverage surrounding the fire and explosion at the Lesnoye gunpowder factory, ongoing investigations seek to determine the cause of the incident, with preliminary reports ruling out drone-related origins.
