An explosion occurred on Thursday, August 13, 2026, inside an ammunition plant in the city of Colleferro, about 40 kilometers southeast of the Italian capital, Rome. There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries, while the cause of the incident and the extent of the damage remain unknown.
No immediate information on casualties
Italy’s Carabinieri told Agence France-Presse that the explosion occurred on Thursday afternoon. Authorities did not say whether the incident had caused a fire inside the facility.
A facility producing ammunition and solid propellant
Italy’s ANSA news agency reported that the plant is operated by the German defense group KNDS and produces medium- and large-caliber ammunition for land- and naval-defense systems.
The facility’s activities also include producing solid propellant used in launch vehicles for space rockets.
Awaiting the preliminary investigation findings
Colleferro is located in the Lazio region, which includes the capital, Rome. Further details are expected from the Italian authorities regarding the circumstances of the explosion, the findings of the preliminary investigation and the extent of the damage inside the plant.
