OREANDA-NEWS  In Turkey, an explosion occurred at a defense plant in the city of Balikesir, which is located in the western part of the country. This is reported by CNN Turk TV channel.

"Balikesir Governor Ismail Ustaoglu said that, according to preliminary data, 12 people were killed and 3 more people were injured as a result of an explosion at an explosives factory in the Karesi region," the article says.

Additionally, it is clarified that the authorities of the region are trying to find out if there are people left under the rubble. The causes of the explosion are currently being investigated.

Earlier, an explosion occurred in Abakan at a pilot mechanical plant. It is known that six people were injured, two of whom received life-threatening injuries. Four victims were hospitalized. The explosion reportedly occurred during welding operations.