A recent local news report revealed that a fire had swept through a building at an office in Moscow, known for designing and producing advanced military aircraft linked to Vladimir Putin.
MSK1 shared the news late on Thursday, reporting the fire engulfing the Sukhoi Design Bureau in Moscow, with a witness claiming it was ongoing.
The bureau, located in Moscow, is renowned for creating various Russian military aircraft like the Su-25 and Su-27.
Social media shared footage of a large blaze emitting thick smoke at night.
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that a nearby empty building caught fire, connected to the main Sukhoi Design Bureau.
Following the fire, reports mentioned that the building was unoccupied, with no details on casualties.
Several unusual fires have occurred in Russia since the start of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, with Ukraine denying responsibility for attacks on Russian soil.
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