Summary
A significant Ukrainian drone strike on September 18, 2024, targeted a major ammunition depot in the Tver region of Russia, resulting in a massive explosion that was reported to register as a mild earthquake. The attack led to a partial evacuation of the town of Toropets, where the blast caused extensive damage and sparked a fire.
The drone strike, involving over 100 Ukrainian drones, hit a facility believed to store a large quantity of munitions, including missiles and artillery shells. Unverified footage and satellite imagery revealed a crater approximately 82 meters wide, indicating the scale of the explosion, which was described as equivalent to 200 to 240 tons of high explosives detonating. Following the incident, the regional governor confirmed the situation was under control, while regional schools and kindergartens were closed as a precaution. The strike is believed to have disrupted Russian military logistics significantly, as it targeted one of the key arsenals supporting Russia’s operations in Ukraine. Despite claims of shooting down numerous drones, Russian officials acknowledged the attack’s impact, which was also praised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for its precision and effectiveness.
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