# Massive explosion rocks Italian ammunition plant producing artillery for Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/21654

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-13 22:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/massive-explosion-rocks-italian-ammunition-plant-that-produces-artillery-for-ukraine/

> A major blast and fire struck the KNDS Ammo Italy ammunition factory in Colleferro near Rome on Aug. 13. The explosion occurred in the gunpowder processing and compression unit; workers evacuated to designated safe areas and no casualties were reported. KNDS said it opened an investigation.

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