# Explosions at chemical plant in Moscow region reportedly kill seven, force evacuation of more than 40

https://mins.news/en/item/82416

- Meduza, 2026-10-01 19:08 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/01/explosions-at-chemical-plant-in-moscow-region-reportedly-kill-seven-force-evacuation-of-more-than-40-people

> Russian Telegram channels linked to the security services reported explosions in a production unit at a chemical plant in Krasnozavodsk, Moscow region. A building was partly destroyed and caught fire. Shot reported seven deaths and the evacuation of more than 40 people; emergency crews have begun fighting the blaze.