The russian Zagorsk Optical-Mechanical Plant, a subsidiary of Rostec, responsible for manufacturing and developing optical instruments, particularly for military use, ceased to function indefinitely.
The reason was a massive explosion of unknown origin on its premises, resulting in shards flying kilometers away from the epicenter. Given the extensive damage caused by the explosion, it suggests a powerful detonation.
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At the time of publication, the number of casualties was measured in dozens and was continuously rising. The evacuation of the plant itself had been announced.
The possibility of a kamikaze drone attack is clearly not applicable due to the immense explosion and its aftermath.
A prevailing theory in russia is that the explosion originated from a storage facility of pyrotechnic materials belonging to the company Pyro-Ros, which rents a space on the plant’s premises.
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