Explosion at Russia's Chelyabinsk Factory Leaves 29 Injured, 12 Dead

The number of people affected by an explosion at a factory in Kopeysk, Russia's Chelyabinsk Region, has risen from 19 to 29.

The whereabouts of 11 individuals are still being clarified, The Caspian Post informs via Russian media.

Governor Alexei Teksler shared the update on social media, stating, “29 people are receiving medical care. Six have been hospitalized, five are in serious condition, and the rest are under outpatient observation.”

The tragic incident has already claimed 12 lives. In response, October 24 has been declared a day of mourning in the region.