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Ukraine Strikes Ostrogozhsk Ammo Depot in Voronezh, 5,000 Tons of Explosives Detonated

Aug 24, 2024, 08:25 AM

Ukraine reportedly conducted a drone and missile attack on a Russian ammunition depot in Ostrogozhsk, Voronezh Oblast, on August 24, 2024. The attack resulted in a series of explosions and a significant fire, prompting the evacuation of 200 people from the area. The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence confirmed the strike, which targeted a depot storing over 5,000 tons of ammunition, including artillery and tank shells, small arms ammunition, and surface-to-air missiles. In response, Russia declared a state of emergency in the region. The attacks involved both drones and Ukrainian Neptune cruise missiles, with local reports indicating secondary explosions and fires following the strike. Governor Alexander Gusev confirmed the destruction of several drones by Russian air defense units, but debris from the drones caused further detonations.