Ukrainian forces have blown up a large ammunition warehouse in the Russian Vladimir area / day

In the explosion, the Russian Main Missile and Artillery Authority 51. Arsenals, located near the Kirzhachsk city of Vladimir Oblast, east of Moscow, Kovalenko reports.

According to Kovalenko, about 105,000 tonnes of weapons are stored there. There are essential artillery projectiles, various types of rockets, including « Iskander », « Točka-U », « Kinžal », « Pancirj-S1 », S-300, S-400, « Grad », « Smerch » and « Uragan » stocks.

A state of emergency has been announced in Kirzachsk district, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situation said.

In two settlements – Barcov and Mirnia – people are evacuated. The Telegram channel « Baza » close to the Russian security forces reports that the evacuation occurs in seven populated areas.

Earlier, Governor of Vladimir Oblast Alexander Avdejev announced that an explosion had occurred in the Kirzachsk area. He did not provide any other information.

The local « Zebra TV », referring to the residents, reports that they have heard explosions and seen large smoke near the village of Barsova, where the war and rocket arsenal is located.

The 51st Arrow of the Russian Ministry of Defense and Artillery Authority is one of the largest in the country.