An explosion at an explosives plant in rural Tennessee resulted in no survivors. Authorities confirmed that 16 people were missing after the blast. The cause of the Friday explosion is still under investigation as responders work to make the volatile area safe. The community has been holding vigils and offering support, while the investigation into the incident may take weeks or even months.
Overnight on October 6th, Ukrainian forces struck the Sverdlov Plant in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, a major Russian producer of explosives and ammunition. This facility, located 800 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, manufactures a wide array of munitions for the Russian military. Following the attack, multiple explosions and a large fire were reported at the site, though damage assessment is ongoing. Russia’s Defense Ministry reported intercepting numerous Ukrainian drones, including those over the targeted region. The Sverdlov Plant has been under U.S. and EU sanctions since 2023 for its role in supporting Russia’s war effort, and this attack is part of a larger campaign against Russian military-industrial targets.
John Q. Hosedrinker