Massive explosion rocks Italian ammunition plant that produces artillery for Ukraine
The factory is operated by KNDS Ammo Italy, a subsidiary of the French-German defense firm KNDS. The facility produces artillery shells supplied to Ukraine via European partners.
On August 13, an explosion rocked the KNDS Ammo Italy ammunition factory near Colleferro, Italy, sending fire and a loud blast into the surrounding areas. The facility, operated by the French-German defense company KNDS, produces 155 mm artillery shells for Ukraine. The blast occurred in the gunpowder processing and compression unit, with emergency crews arriving promptly to ensure employee safety.
No casualties were reported, but large plumes of smoke were visible in video footage of the explosion. KNDS Ammo Italy confirmed they would investigate the incident. The company manufactures large- and medium-caliber munitions for land and naval forces, supplying Ukraine with NATO-standard 155 mm ammunition. This explosion follows a recent incident where modified drones were found near a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, raising concerns about potential hybrid warfare operations, as suggested by U.S. intelligence and German authorities.
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