Russian authorities are investigating whether the inferno was an act of sabotage or arson (Picture: Social media/east2west news)© Provided by Metro
Posted on 01/11/2024 1:31:39 PM PST by dennisw
A massive fire near Moscow has destroyed a plant that supplies body armour for Vladimir Putin’s troops.
Video footage shows flames engulfing the plant on Entuziastov Avenue, Obukhovo, in the Moscow region this morning, and no casualties have been reported.
Law enforcement in Russia is investigating whether the inferno was caused by an act of sabotage or arson.
The fire has destroyed 86,000 feet of a warehouse and a workshop.
Workers were evacuated from the plant just as it took hold and more than 100 firefighters tried to save the key production line.
It has been sanctioned by Ukraine for its production of polymer products as well as body armour, helmets, protective shoes and other items.
The destruction of strategic facilities is now a regular occurrence since the war in Ukraine started in 2022.
Continue reading Ukraine struck a Russian gunpowder plant and missile factory in a suspected kamikaze drone attack in November 2023.
Footage showed an explosion and massive fire at the gunpowder plant in Tambov region.
Locals heard an explosion before the giant blaze at the facility which supplies ammunition to the Russian army.
Russia also accused Ukraine of carrying out ‘an act of nuclear terrorism’ after a power plant was targeted in a drone attack in October 2023.
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More egg on clown Tsar Putin’s face. Hoping such sabotage ramps up in 2024
Ivan drank his lunch & lit up a cigarette, not sabotage simplest answers are generally the most likely.
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Was there anyone at the plant sober enough to make body armor? Doubtful in Russia.
Pity!
Keeping the neighborhood war in the Russian winter.
***act of sabotage or arson.***
What is the difference?
Not all arson is sabotage. Not all sabotage is arson. That’s the best I can do on this rainy day.
Ah gee, that’s too bad.
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