A big explosion in the Russian ammunition warehouse east of Moscow

The explosion occurred in the Russian ammunition warehouse east of Moscow. Military authorities and local media reported.

The explosion of the ammunition warehouse was held on Tuesday in the defense facility in the western part of Vladimir. This site is considered a major ammunition storage place for Russian troops.

The Russian military said it reported an explosion.

Emergency was declared in the Kirzhach area and the villagers were evacuated.

Russian and Ukrainian media channels and telegram accounts post videos and photos on the site, showing intense fireworks with high flames and mushroom clouds caused by explosion.

The Russian media reported to the Ministry of Defense:

The site is about 130 km (80 miles) of major missiles and artillery directors to the northeast of the Russian capital, local media reported.

The Governor of Vladimir said that an explosion occurred in the area and later details will be published.

Alexander Avdeyev also threatened journalists and residents by fines by sharing informal information about the explosion.