In Yekaterinburg, Russia, the NPO Automatika defense plant is on fire, where control systems for Soyuz-2 launch vehicles are being developed, UNN reports, citing Russian Telegram channels.
According to Russian media, one of the company's buildings is on fire. The area of the fire is 1000 square meters.
"N.A. Semikhatov Automation Research and Production Association is one of the largest enterprises in Russia in the field of development and production of control systems and electronic equipment for space technology, Astra notes.
According to the Telegram channel 112, the NPO is creating control systems for Soyuz-2 launch vehicles.
Subsequently, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the roof of a chemical shop in Yekaterinburg was on fire.
The fire covered 800 square meters.