“There is no threat there, and there is no increase in the background there either,” Putin said.

He emphasized that “experts, including independent experts who are now monitoring the situation,” were sent to the scene of the accident.

“In any case, I receive these reports, I receive reports from our experts - both military experts and civilians. We do not see major changes there, ”said the President of Russia.

He added that preventive measures are being taken “so that there are no surprises”.

On August 8, five Rosatom employees died as a result of an emergency at a military training ground in Severodvinsk. According to the company, tests of a rocket that exploded at a training ground took place in the White Sea.