Explosion in a munitions depot in Russia: 2 villages evacuated, state of emergency declared.

Explosion in a munitions depot in Russia: 2 villages evacuated, state of emergency declared.

22.04.2025 23:11

Following an explosion at an ammunition depot in the Vladimir region, east of Moscow, the villages of Barsovo and Mirniy have been evacuated. A state of emergency has been declared in the area after the explosion.

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An explosion occurred at an ammunition depot located in the Vladimir region, east of Moscow, the capital of Russia.

2 VILLAGES EVACUATED, STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED

Following the explosion, the villages of Barsovo and Mirniy in the region were evacuated, and a state of emergency (SOE) was declared in the Vladimir region.

NO CASUALTIES REPORTED

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the explosion occurred due to a fire resulting from a violation of security procedures at the ammunition depot. The ministry reported that, according to initial assessments, there were no fatalities or injuries in the explosion.

AT LEAST 10 EXPLOSIONS REPORTED

While many ambulances and fire trucks were dispatched to the scene, local sources indicated that at least 10 explosions occurred in the area.



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