The fire at the new Klever factory near Kaluga covered an area of 3,000 square meters
Massive fires broke out at industrial facilities in two Russian regions on the night of November 14. A production complex in the Kaluga region was engulfed in flames, while damaged buildings were reported following explosions in the city of Valuyki in the Belgorod region. This was reported by Glavcom citing the Telegram channel of Exilenova+, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
In the Kaluga region, the blaze centered on the Klever plant, which specializes in the production of plastic containers. The facility, which received an investment of approximately 1.5 billion rubles, had only commenced operations on November 10, 2026, within the Kaluga special economic zone.
Preliminary estimates indicate the fire covered an area of approximately 3,000 square meters. There is currently no information regarding the cause of the incident, casualties, or the extent of material damage.
Scale of destruction at the facilities
Simultaneously, reports of explosions emerged from the city of Valuyki in the Belgorod region. Local channels shared footage showing damaged storage facilities and active fires within the premises.
The circumstances of the event in Valuyki remain unknown. Russian official bodies have not provided explanations regarding the source of the explosions, nor have they commented on a potential link between the incidents in the two distant regions.
History of regional incidents
The Kaluga region has repeatedly been targeted in attacks on industrial infrastructure, including fuel depots and oil refineries. Similar incidents were recorded in the region as early as November 2024.
Valuyki also has a history of similar events. In September 2025, drone strikes were reported at a commercial enterprise in the city, which left five people injured.
Photo: Exilenova+
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