In Russia, an explosion occurred at the Avangard plant in the city of Sterlitamak of the Republic of Bashkortostan, killing at least three people, according to Russian media .
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According to Russian media, the explosion occurred during the dismantling of the pipeline by a repair team in one of the workshops, all three members of the team were killed.
The causes of the accident are still being investigated. The Investigative Committee of the aggressor country suggests that a violation of safety regulations during cutting pipes could have led to the ignition of the gas-air mixture.
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The Avangard plant, owned by the State Corporation Rostec, fulfills defense orders, in particular, it manufactures parts for multiple launch rocket systems. The company is under sanctions from the European Union, Switzerland and Ukraine.