Saturday, 11 April 2026

2 killed, 14 injured in warehouse explosion in southern Russia

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A column of smoke rises above a fireworks warehouse after an explosion in Vladikavkaz, southern Russia, on Friday, April 10, 2026. Photo: Video screenshot/Astra/Telegram

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ISTANBUL, Turkiye: Two people were killed and 14 others injured on Friday in an explosion in a warehouse in Russia’s southern city of Vladikavkaz, the head of the Russian Republic of North Ossetia-Alania reported on Telegram.

According to Anadolu Ajansi, a fire broke out as a result of a powerful explosion in a warehouse on Partizansky Lane, he said.

The regional Emergency Situations Ministry reported that the blaze spread across about 750 square metres.

A total of 63 emergency personnel and 18 units of equipment were deployed to the scene, the ministry said.

Russia’s Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case, state news agency Tass reported. – BERNAMA-ANADOLU

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