Ukraine war latest: Explosions rock what could be one of Russia's larg

Details: Written by: The Kyiv Independent news desk; 22.Apr; Hits: 28

Key developments on April 22:Explosions rock what could be one of Russia's largest weapons arsenals in Vladimir OblastPutin offers US to freeze Ukraine war along current front line, FT reportsZelensky rules out recognizing Crimea as Russian, warns against playing into Putin's 'game'Russia used Easter truce to regroup in Lyman sector, launched offensive after, military saysJapan to provide Ukraine with geospatial intelligence, media reportsExplosions have erupted at a Russian weapons arsenal in Vladimir Oblast on April 22, causing a fire, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Telegram.According to Ukrainian defense media outlet Militarnyi, the facility in question is Russia's 51st Arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate – one of Russia's largest weapons arsenals, located about 530 kilometers (330 miles) from the Ukrainian border.The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims.According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the fire erupted at the site due to a violation of safety protocols when working with explosive materials.

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No casualties have been reported.Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has ordered the creation of a special commission to investigate the incident.The Russian Emergencies Ministry reported that a military unit, seven settlements, and 12 holiday villages had been evacuated due to the incident.Independent Russian media outlet ASTRA reported, citing local residents, a powerful blast at the base, followed by continued secondary detonations.Following the incident, roads leading to the nearby town of Kirzhach from Moscow were closed. According to Russian state-controlled media outlet Kommersant, Russian authorities ordered evacuations from the settlements of Barsovo and Mirny.Explosions reported near military base in Kirzhachsky district, Vladimir region — local mediaA road leading from Moscow to Kirzhach has reportedly been blocked.Residents say smoke from the explosions can be seen above the village of Barsovo.

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