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Explosions at Russian Arsenal Devastate 105,000 Tons of Munitions

5/16/2025

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Explosions at Russia's 51st GRAU arsenal in April devastated over a square kilometer, likely due to poor weapons handling and negligent storage. This catastrophic event, reported by the UK's Defense Ministry, resulted in a significant loss of munitions—around 105,000 tons—amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, further straining Russia's military resources.

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Explosions at Russia's 51st GRAU arsenal in April devastated over a square kilometer, likely due to poor weapons handling and negligent storage. This catastrophic event, reported by the UK's Defense Ministry, resulted in a significant loss of munitions—around 105,000 tons—amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, further straining Russia's military resources.