Multiple explosions trigger giant blaze and ‘toxic fumes’ hit key chemical plant near St Petersburg

Explosions and a massive fire have hit a chemical plant near the Russian city of St. Petersburg. The facility in Gatchina makes acetone which can be used for military explosives and rocket fuel. Read more https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/32720825/north-korean-troops-used-as-human-mine-detectors/ The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: https://www.thesun.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sunyoutubesitelink Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on X: https://twitter.com/TheSun Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139 #thesun #ukraine #russia #stpetersburg