Updated at 3:00 pm Local Time.
- At least two ammunition depots were allegedly hit in Russia.
- Rumored that one contained North Korean missiles.
- Russia claims most Ukrainian drones were shot down, unlikely.
- Thousands said to be evacuated.
- Multiple secondary explosions continued throughout the morning hours.
- If confirmed, this may deal yet another crippling blow to Russia’s ability to attack Ukrainian infrastructure.
Developing: Reports are circulating on social media claiming to be yet another attack on Russian soil by the armed forces of Ukraine. These are taking place in the Tikhoretsky District according to a local Russian official and several eyewitnesses. At least one target is said to be an ammunition depot where two military units exist, according to local residents who refer to them as “White Sheds”.
BREAKING:
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) September 21, 2024
Several large Russian weapons depots destroyed in Ukrainian drone swarm strikes a few hours ago.
This video shows the weapons depot storing North Korean artillery shells exploding in Tikhoretsk, in the Krasnodar region nearly 500 km from the frontlines. pic.twitter.com/Kzsdsua7iT
Tikhoretsk…the moment of detonation!!!! 💥🔥 pic.twitter.com/zOIn8BKn2S
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Allegedly this morning. Watch until the end…
Ammunition keeps detonating in 🇷🇺 Tikhoretsk. Rumors of NKorean missiles stockpiled there. #StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/OtLQhsPvKT
— olexander scherba🇺🇦 (@olex_scherba) September 21, 2024
❗️ Telegram channels associated with the PMC "Wagner" report about a large fire at their former base in Molkino, Krasnodar Territory
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) September 21, 2024
It is alleged that administrative buildings are burning, including the building of the former headquarters. Earlier it was reported about a night… pic.twitter.com/0aF5YoLvDv
Russian Telegram channels report that a "secret missile unit" might have been attacked in Tver region of Russia (see translation below).
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) September 21, 2024
"Those who have been there say that the missile silos, where the locks are, are like in a bunker. In May of this year, a drone fell there, and… https://t.co/dmkAwMKTDM pic.twitter.com/1kexTUtItP
The 23rd arsenal of the GRAU is located only 16 km to the south of the already destroyed arsenal 107.
— Malinda 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇵🇱🇨🇦🇮🇹🇦🇺🇬🇧🇬🇪🇩🇪🇸🇪 (@TreasChest) September 21, 2024
This warehouse is about half the size, already destroyed. What kind of ammunition is still there remains a question, but the fact that it was the 107th arsenal that was…
Russian report 👇👇👇👇
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Governor of Krasnodar Krai:
"At night, Tikhoretsky District was subjected to a terrorist attack by the Kyiv regime. Two drones were suppressed by air defense and electronic warfare forces. The falling debris of one of them caused a fire that spread to… pic.twitter.com/9dyKIpsO43
Locals report that due to continued detonation of ammunition air raid alert keeps sounding in Tikhorets district, Krasnodar region of Russia.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) September 21, 2024
1200 people have been evacuated from the area, local authorities reported.
Not bad for "shot down drone parts". https://t.co/kpJGH158g6 pic.twitter.com/OmuVRSHv4z
Tikhoretsk, Krasnodar Krai pic.twitter.com/D7UOShvQEt
— Jesus Christ Svën! △ (@SvengerdHoek) September 21, 2024
💥🔥Tikhoretsk.. SALUTE!!!! pic.twitter.com/xgyTMsMsNI
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In Tikhoretsk, Krasnodar Krai, after a drone attack, there is a fire and detonation
— Malinda 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇵🇱🇨🇦🇮🇹🇦🇺🇬🇧🇬🇪🇩🇪🇸🇪 (@TreasChest) September 21, 2024
Local residents report an attack on an ammunition depot. The mayor of the city confirmed the drone attack. pic.twitter.com/YmY867hf1I
Satellite imagery confirms that ammunition was openly stored at the targeted warehouse in Krasnodar Krai, according to these sources.
Satellite images show that ammunition was stored in the open air at the attacked warehouse in Krasnodar Krai
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This was noted by Osinters. It is assumed that this is how the ammunition was prepared for shipment – trucks are also visible in the footage. pic.twitter.com/vGKesUG23Y
It’s reported that at least one target housed weapons from North Korea.
Russian Telegram channels report a drone attack on a Russian ammunitions warehouse in Tikhorets district, Krasnodar region of Russia.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) September 21, 2024
It is reported that ammunition from North Korea was stored there.
Russian authorities reported that 101 drones were shot down last night. pic.twitter.com/NM1QCzwgsK
This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Keep checking back for more updates.
