An explosion at a factory linked to Russia's military complex has sent a mushroom cloud into the sky in the Moscow region.
The blast at the Zagorsk optical mechanical plant in the city of Sergiev Posad around 45 miles northeast of the Russian capital took place at around 10.45 a.m. local time Wednesday.
Social media users shared dramatic footage of smoke billowing into the sky, filmed from different parts of the city. The plant makes optics for missiles, jets, night vision goggles and rifle scopes.
Russian media reported that a warehouse had been destroyed and a fire was blazing at the site over an area of 500 square feet.
Dozens of people are reported to be injured while others are feared to be lying under the rubble. The explosion shattered the windows of neighboring buildings.
Russian media report a powerful explosion in the area where an optical mechanical plant is located in Moscow region. Reportedly, the plant also produces military equipment.
Zagorsk Optical and Mechanical Plant has been operating for more than 86 years. Its website reports that… pic.twitter.com/rV8pfvsv1A
No cause for the incident has yet been given, although it comes following a number of high-profile Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets. Russia's emergency services said that the cause of the explosion was not drones.
This is a developing story and will be updated with further information.
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