Two firefighters died and seven soldiers were injured during the blasts at a Russian military depot in the city of Ulyanovsk
Two firefighters died and seven soldiers were injured during the blasts at a Russian military depot in the city of Ulyanovsk
The explosions started at about 4:00 pm (Moscow time) [13:00 GMT].
The explosions started at about 4:00 pm (Moscow time) [13:00 GMT].
Over 3,000 people were evacuated from the nearby areas.
Over 3,000 people were evacuated from the nearby areas.
The fire emerged during the controlled destruction of ammunition because the set cycle was broken.
The fire emerged during the controlled destruction of ammunition because the set cycle was broken.
Forty-three servicemen were hiding in a bomb shelter and were taken out after the fire was partially localized..
Forty-three servicemen were hiding in a bomb shelter and were taken out after the fire was partially localized..
Local railroad communication was suspended after the explosions but later resumed.
Local railroad communication was suspended after the explosions but later resumed.
Ulyanovsk Region governor Sergei Morozov said the version of a terrorist attack was ruled out, adding that the fire will be fully extinguished by morning.
Ulyanovsk Region governor Sergei Morozov said the version of a terrorist attack was ruled out, adding that the fire will be fully extinguished by morning.