A significant fire erupted at the NPO Avtomatiki plant in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The plant is known for producing electronic components and control systems for military equipment, including the Soyuz-2 rocket.
According to its website, NPO Avtomatiki specializes in developing and manufacturing control systems and radio-electronic equipment for rocket and space technology and various industrial sectors.
The fire, which started on July 30, 2024, affected an area of approximately 1,000 square meters and caused parts of the plant’s structure to collapse.
The incident has sparked speculation and discussion about its cause, with some suggesting it could be related to sabotage or an intelligence operation, possibly linked to Ukraine, given the ongoing geopolitical tensions. The plant is a subsidiary of Roscosmos, Russia’s state space corporation.
A large-scale fire broke out at the NPO Avtomatiki plant in Yekaterinburg, Russia. This company produces electronics for rockets.
This was reported by Russian media outlets Meduza, Sirena, and RIA Novosti.
The NPO Avtomatiki plant caught fire today, July 30. Note that the plant produces control systems for space rockets.
According to Russian media, a chemical production workshop is burning, and the roof and walls of the building have begun to collapse. The fire is spreading and covers 1,000 square meters.
Russians report that acrid smoke fumes are currently spreading across the city. The smoke is visible from all corners of Yekaterinburg.
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