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Rocket Explosion at Russian Test Range Sparks Local Panic

11/28/2025

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A rocket exploded during a launch at a Russian missile test range in Orenburg on November 28, creating a purple smoke plume over Yasny.
Local residents heard a loud blast before the explosion.
Authorities said there is no threat to the population and evacuation is unnecessary.
Video on social media shows the rocket detonating in midair, while emergency services urge residents to stay calm.

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A rocket exploded during a launch at a Russian missile test range in Orenburg on November 28, creating a purple smoke plume over Yasny.
Local residents heard a loud blast before the explosion.
Authorities said there is no threat to the population and evacuation is unnecessary.
Video on social media shows the rocket detonating in midair, while emergency services urge residents to stay calm.