A large chemical plant in Voskresensk, near Moscow, Russia, caught fire during the 58-minute reporting window ending at 9:16 PM UTC on January 16, 2026, according to NOELreports on X. The facility is a key producer of components used in explosives for Russia’s military industry. NOELreports stated that the blaze adds to a series of incidents hitting critical sites tied to the Russian war effort. No official statements on the cause or extent of the fire were provided during the reporting window from 8:17 PM to 9:16 PM UTC.
