The detention of Sergey Chankaev, who serves as the technical director at Piro-ross, was ordered by a court for a two-month period in connection with the blast at a pyrotechnics warehouse located in Sergiev Posad. This development was confirmed by TASS. The judge endorsed the investigation’s request to place Chankaev under remand for two months while the inquiry proceeds.
Earlier, emergency responders reported a powerful explosion in Sergiev Posad. The incident caused damage to 111 buildings, with residential facilities accounting for the majority of the affected structures. Administrative and social buildings also sustained harm during the event. The authorities have described a broad impact on the local area, prompting a coordinated response from several emergency and safety agencies.
On the morning of August 9, a blast occurred at an optical-mechanical factory situated in Sergiev Posad, near the capital. By 2:00 PM, responders had succeeded in localizing the fire, bringing it under control and starting the process of assessing the extent of the damage and the potential hazards associated with the site. The incident prompted a formal examination of industrial safety measures at hazardous production facilities, with investigators invoking Article 217 of the Criminal Code in relation to violations of safety requirements.
The ongoing inquiry has led to the opening of a criminal case by the Investigative Committee of Russia. Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the blast and the degree to which safety protocols were followed at the facility. The case reflects a heightened focus on compliance with industrial safety standards in environments handling explosive materials, and it signals a broader investigative effort aimed at safeguarding workers and the surrounding community.
In related developments, authorities noted that another separate criminal case had previously been initiated against an individual who allegedly sought to set fire near a prominent public monument. The reference to that earlier case underscores the varied nature of security concerns in the region and the vigilance of law enforcement in responding to threats against high-profile public sites.