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Massive explosion rocks Italian ammunition plant that produces artillery for Ukraine
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- A large explosion occurred on August 13 at the KNDS Ammo Italy ammunition factory in Colleferro, near Rome, causing a fire in the gunpowder processing unit but resulting in no casualties.
- The factory produces 155 mm artillery shells supplied to Ukraine through European partners and is a subsidiary of the French-German defense firm KNDS.
- Emergency crews responded promptly, and employees evacuated safely; local authorities confirmed the situation is under control while KNDS launched an investigation into the blast.
- The incident follows recent security concerns involving explosive-laden drones found near Ukrainian aircraft in Germany, with U.S. intelligence attributing the drone threat to Russia.
- KNDS Ammo Italy also manufactures various NATO-standard munitions and weapons systems supplied to Ukraine, highlighting the strategic importance of the facility.
