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Explosion at Serbian Defense Plant Raises Neutrality Concerns

5/31/2025

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An explosion rocked the Krušik defense plant in Valjevo, Serbia, on May 30, injuring five workers. The blast, triggered by a detonator amplifier during PETN processing, raises concerns amid Russian claims that Serbia is supplying arms to Ukraine, challenging the nation’s stance of neutrality. This incident is not the first for the plant, which has a troubling history of similar accidents.

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An explosion rocked the Krušik defense plant in Valjevo, Serbia, on May 30, injuring five workers. The blast, triggered by a detonator amplifier during PETN processing, raises concerns amid Russian claims that Serbia is supplying arms to Ukraine, challenging the nation’s stance of neutrality. This incident is not the first for the plant, which has a troubling history of similar accidents.