A massive fire broke out in St. Petersburg: details.


A fire occurred in the Shushary district of St. Petersburg. According to local telegram channels, this news is being reported. Eyewitness accounts on social media indicate that the fire was noticed near Novgorodsky Prospect. Other sources indicate that it occurred at a warehouse on Diesel Drive.
A warehouse is burning in the Moscow district of St. Petersburg... pic.twitter.com/lzQ8GGddRL
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The circumstances of the fire are being established. Currently, there is no information about casualties.
Also, today in Russia, an explosion occurred at one of the largest ammunition depots located near the village of Barsovo in the Vladimir region. Specifically, it is the 51st arsenal of the Main Rocket and Artillery Department (GRAU) of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
The 51st GRAU Ministry of Defense arsenal is burning in Barsovo, Vladimir region pic.twitter.com/mcOELEbvCY
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An evacuation has been announced for the nearest village, Barsovo. This is not the first explosion in this area. In June 2022, there was also a loud event there.
As a result of the fire, explosions of ammunition occurred, leading to the destruction of hundreds of anti-tank systems and shells for them. According to sources reported by propaganda media, at least three Russian soldiers were killed. Later, according to unconfirmed information, the number of casualties from the warehouse explosion rose to five.
Earlier, in the area of the village of Tyotkino in Kursk, fighters of the GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine destroyed an enemy position with important satellite equipment.
Analysis:
According to reports, two fires occurred in Russia - one in St. Petersburg and the other in the Vladimir region. Both events have a military context, as the outbreaks occurred at ammunition depots. So far, there is no official data regarding the cause of the fires, their consequences, or casualties or fatalities. However, images on Twitter indicate serious explosions that may have significant consequences for military facilities and civilians living near the warehouses. Events of this kind are very dangerous and potentially can result in human casualties and significant material damage.
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