The ongoing case around the Piro-Ross company in Sergiev Posad involves the daughter of its chief executive, Sergei Chankaev, who recently described a string of suspicious calls that arrived after a warehouse incident. Reportage from Channel Five confirms she spoke about the unusual contacts she received following the explosion and noted that several of the messages came from foreign numbers. The details she shared indicate that she was contacted through messaging apps, specifically Telegram and Viber, in the hours and days after the disaster, suggesting a coordinated effort to reach out under the cover of chaos. The phone numbers appeared to originate from either Ukraine or Poland, according to the woman’s account. [Source: Channel Five]
The communications typically consisted of persistent messages, and on at least one occasion a phone call was made from a number tied to Poland. The caller used coarse language and expressed gratitude for what was described as completed work, which deeply unsettled the family in the wake of the incident. These kinds of post-incident outreach messages have raised questions about potential exploitative behavior or attempts at intimidation during a vulnerable moment for the company and its leadership. Investigators are considering whether the telecommunication patterns point to a broader attempt to destabilize the business or pressure certain parties involved in the aftermath. [Source: Channel Five]
At the same time, authorities reported that Sergei Chankaev, the company’s chief, has been detained for questioning in connection with a separate incident at his hangar that occurred on August 9. The investigation into that event is ongoing, and officials have described it as a major blast with significant consequences for local infrastructure and industry partners. In total, the incident area suffered substantial damage, and the casualty figures were updated to reflect dozens of injuries, with initial estimates listing more than forty people affected. The case has sparked a broader discussion about safety standards, emergency response, and the way in which businesses in the region are safeguarded against accidental and deliberate threats. [Source: Channel Five]
In related regional developments, police and emergency services confirmed that there were additional emergencies in nearby areas, including a gas-related incident in Astrakhan that resulted in injuries to residents in one household. These events underscore the fragile nature of industrial sites and the importance of rapid containment measures to prevent further harm to civilians and workers. Authorities have pledged a thorough review of incident response protocols, with emphasis on safeguarding critical infrastructure and ensuring transparent communication with the public during complex, unfolding situations. [Source: Channel Five]