Fire at Roscosmos Research Institute Near Moscow

A fire broke out at a Roscosmos research institute in the city of Korolyov, just outside Moscow, according to the Russian news agency TASS. The blaze was reported on 5 August 2026, but details on its size and cause have not been released. No injuries have been confirmed at this time.

Authorities are assessing the damage, and further information on the incident’s impact on Roscosmos operations is pending.