Explosions have erupted at a Russian weapons arsenal in Vladimir Oblast on April 22, inflicting a hearth, the Russian Protection Ministry reported on Telegram.
In response to Ukrainian protection media outlet Militarnyi, the power in query is Russia's 51st Arsenal of the Foremost Missile and Artillery Directorate – certainly one of Russia's largest weapons arsenals, positioned about 530 kilometers (330 miles) from the Ukrainian border.
The Kyiv Impartial couldn’t confirm the claims.
In response to the Russian Protection Ministry, the hearth erupted on the web site as a result of a violation of security protocols when working with explosive supplies. No casualties have been reported.
Russian Protection Minister Andrei Belousov has ordered the creation of a particular fee to analyze the incident.
Impartial Russian media outlet ASTRA reported, citing native residents, a strong blast on the base, adopted by continued secondary detonations.
Following the incident, roads resulting in the close by city of Kirzhach from Moscow had been closed. In response to Russian state-controlled media outlet Kommersant, Russian authorities ordered evacuations from the settlements of Barsovo and Mirny.
Explosions reported close to army base in Kirzhachsky district, Vladimir area — native media
A street main from Moscow to Kirzhach has reportedly been blocked.
Residents say smoke from the explosions could be seen above the village of Barsovo. The realm homes the Arsenal of the… pic.twitter.com/H1soMmk1R4— ASTRA (@ASTRA_PRESS) April 22, 2025
Vladimir Oblast Governor Alexander Avdeev confirmed the explosions however warned journalists and residents towards spreading details about the incident earlier than "verified official knowledge" is launched, threatening fines for violations.
The power has a historical past of comparable incidents. On June 22, 2022, a detonation of ammunition occurred throughout unloading operations, killing three servicemen and a civilian specialist and significantly injuring one other.
