Video: Devastating explosion at Russian ammunition depot after surprise drone attack

Devastating explosion at Russian ammunition depot after surprise drone attack. Photo: X @Osinttechnical

On the night of September 18, a drone attack caused a fire and an explosion at an ammunition depot in the city of Toropets, located in the Tver region of Russia.

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The targeted site was part of an arsenal complex built in 2018, intended for the storage of missiles, ammunition, and explosive materials.

The depot, designed to meet high international safety standards, had the capacity to store up to 240 tons of ammunition in each of its warehouses. No details have been released about casualties or the full extent of the damage, but local authorities are investigating the attack.

The incident raises concerns about security at Russian military facilities, which have been targeted by attacks in recent weeks.

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