"Russian Factory Explosion Fuels Unease Amidst Blame for New Drone Attacks on Ukraine"

An explosion at a factory near Moscow that produces optical equipment for Russia's security forces injured 45 people, while two drones aimed at Moscow were shot down by Russian air defenses. The explosion occurred at a warehouse storing fireworks on the grounds of the Zagorsk optics manufacturing plant, adding to concerns over recent nighttime drone attacks on Moscow. Ukrainian officials have not commented on the drone incidents, which are seen as attempts to unnerve Muscovites and escalate the conflict. Meanwhile, smoke over the port of Sevastopol in Crimea caused alarm, but the Moscow-appointed governor assured residents it was from a fleet training exercise.