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Fire and explosion strike KNDS Ammo Italy ammunition manufacturing facility in Colleferro, Italy.
On 13 August 2026, a large explosion followed a fire at the KNDS Ammo Italy ammunition manufacturing facility in Colleferro, south of Rome. The incident occurred in the powder-pressing department of the former Simmel Difesa plant, which manufactures medium- and large-calibre ammunition for land and naval defence systems. The explosion produced a substantial column of smoke and scattered burning debris, prompting the deployment of multiple firefighting units and a police investigation. Approximately 24 workers were present at the facility, and authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported. Investigators examined whether the incident resulted from deliberate interference or an industrial malfunction, with early reporting suggesting a possible accident involving a production press. The explosion occurred three days after a separate ammunition-facility fire in Bulgaria, but no evidence established a connection between the events or Russian involvement.
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On 13 August 2026, a large explosion followed a fire at the KNDS Ammo Italy ammunition manufacturing facility in Colleferro, south of Rome. The incident occurred in the powder-pressing department of the former Simmel Difesa plant, which manufactures medium- and large-calibre ammunition for land and naval defence systems. The explosion produced a substantial column of smoke and scattered burning debris, prompting the deployment of multiple firefighting units and a police investigation. Approximately 24 workers were present at the facility, and authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported. Investigators examined whether the incident resulted from deliberate interference or an industrial malfunction, with early reporting suggesting a possible accident involving a production press. The explosion occurred three days after a separate ammunition-facility fire in Bulgaria, but no evidence established a connection between the events or Russian involvement.