Illegal Pyrotechnics Manufacturers Arrested Following Vladikavkaz Explosion

Three suspects have been detained in North Ossetia in connection with the explosion at a pyrotechnics warehouse in Vladikavkaz, which killed two people and injured 15.

According to the regional Investigative Committee, the owner of the commercial premises and the organizers of the pyrotechnics production have been detained. Investigators will request their detention.

Following the explosion, 13 people remain hospitalized. One patient is in intensive care, with his condition assessed as stable but serious. Another is in critical condition.

The incident occurred on April 10. The blast wave damaged windows in neighboring buildings, and a state of emergency has been declared. North Ossetian Governor Sergei Menyailo stated: "This is a tragedy that took lives and caused serious harm to the health of the victims. Such incidents must not be repeated. All those responsible will receive the strict punishment they deserve."

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