WATCH: Massive Explosion Shatters Italian Factory South of Rome That Supplies Munitions to Ukraine

A blast that reminds us that the war is not so far away.

Yesterday (13), a gigantic explosion shattered through a munitions factory near ​the town of Colleferro, southeast of Rome, with the blast heard for miles around.

The factory produces ammunition and weapons that are transferred to Ukraine through European partners.

Reuters Reported:

“The explosion occurred when firefighters and police were already at the ​site responding to a fire, local media ​reports said.”

So far, no injuries were reported.

The plant is operated ​by the Franco-German ⁠defense group KNDS via KNDS Ammo Italy, a subsidiary ​of the group.

“’It would have been a tragedy’ if the blast had not happened during the summer holiday when the plant was closed, Colleferro mayor Giulio Calamita ​told reporters. He said efforts were underway to put out ‌the ⁠last fires.

‘The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently being investigated and assessed by the teams on site’, KNDS said in a statement.”

🟡 💥 🇮🇹 ESPLODE LA FABBRICA DI MUNIZIONI PER L’UCRAINA DI COLLEFERRO❗
L’esplosione, sentita a decine di chilometri di distanza, è stata da molti scambiata per un terremoto. Dicono che è stato il caldo del Cambiamento Climatico… 🤥. E se invece “avesse stato” Putin? 🤭 pic.twitter.com/qAR4GiUCC2

— Massimo Montanari (@M25016096) August 13, 2026

The plant produces medium- and large-caliber ​ammunition for ​land and ⁠naval defense systems, as well as solid propellants for aerospace launch vehicles.

Euronews reported:

“Italian media reported that there were no casualties, with the AGI news agency saying employees sheltered in secure areas at the facility.

[…] Videos shared on social media showed a fire at the factory followed by a massive explosion.

‘The fright is great, but right now it is essential to keep calm and, above all, to avoid spreading untrue information, such as that relating to the 2007 accident which is once again circulating. We will update you as soon as possible with verified information’, [the mayor] wrote.”

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