A FIRE has erupted at Russia’s largest chemical plant following the death of seven people in a fire at a defense facility near Moscow.
On Thursday afternoon, smoke was seen rising from the Dmitrievsky Chemical Plant, which is located near the Ukrainian border. The Kineshma plant, located east of Moscow, produces the lion’s share of Russia’s industrial solvent supply.
According to reports, over 150 people were evacuated.
The site is located approximately 950 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
Putin critic and Russian racecar driver Igor Sushko tweeted: “This is the largest chemical solvent manufacturer in Russia.
“Located 250 miles (400 kilometers) EAST of Moscow.
“A pattern is beginning to emerge.”
This fire comes on the heels of another in which seven people were killed in a Russian Ministry of Defense building in Tver.
The roof of the facility, located west of Moscow, collapsed, injuring 25 people.
Numerous military scientists leaped from the space and weapons institute’s windows.
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