Explosion at Spanish factory producing ammunition for Ukraine leaves people injured
The incident occurred at approximately 9 a.m. in a designated area of the facility used for burning gunpowder. The area is part of a restricted-access section of the plant. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Reports differ on the number of people injured. Spain's National Police said two people sustained minor hearing injuries due to the loud blast. The UGT trade union, however, reported three injured people.
According to sources cited by the union, the explosion occurred during a routine test. The area where it was conducted had been cordoned off beforehand, so no other people were nearby.
The facility, which employs approximately 300 people, was closed for the remainder of the working day following the incident. According to sources who spoke to ABC, the plant has strict security rules:
El Fargue is owned by Slovakia's MSM Group. ABC notes that since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Granada facility has focused primarily on producing ammunition of various calibers and missile components for Ukraine.
Earlier, an explosion occurred at a weapons depot in Bulgaria overnight on September 12, followed by a fire at the site. The incident took place near the village of Tsareva Levada. Preliminary reports indicated that no one was injured.
Later, approximately 300 people were evacuated following a series of explosions at the EMKO ammunition plant near the town of Tryavna. According to preliminary information, there were no deaths or injuries.
In March, a fire broke out at an industrial complex operated by LPP Holding in Pardubice, Czechia. The company manufactures, among other things, drones for Ukraine. Investigators are examining several possible explanations for the incident, including deliberate arson.
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