Kazan Factory Fire: Accident, Attack, or Symptom of War?
A significant fire engulfed a paint and varnish workshop in Kazan’s Kirovsky District, generating substantial black smoke visible across the city. Initial reports suggest a malfunctioning solvent tank as the potential cause, though this remains unconfirmed. This incident follows recent major industrial fires in Russia, including one at a motor plant in Nizhny Novgorod and another at a rubber footwear factory near Moscow. The proximity of the latter fire to President Putin’s residence is noteworthy.
John Q. Hosedrinker