The attack resulted in an unusually large explosion. A large mushroom cloud formed, with double detonations. Unusual even for being in a war, according to lieutenant colonel Joakim Paasikivi.
– There have been a handful of this magnitude.
What it is about that exploded is not completely clear. According to Paasikivi, there is Ukrainian information that it is old rocket fuel.
The Russian side, on the other hand, claims that it is a transshipment site for munitions coming in from the West and that it is also about depleted uranium.
According to Joakim Paasikiv, the Russian side wants to show that it is attacking the support that comes from the West.
– They also want to emphasize that it is almost like nuclear weapons. Which is not true, he says.
Appears to be fuel
What exactly it is about that exploded is difficult to determine at the moment.
– My immediate impression is that it appears to be fuel, but it could be anything. If it is only in sufficient quantity, it becomes a mushroom cloud, says Joakim Paasikivi.
The images of the explosion have been geolocated and verified by the volunteer group Geoconfirmed. By watching several videos from different angles, the volunteers have been able to triangulate and identify an ammunition depot as the detonation site. SVT has reviewed and confirmed the results.
At least 11 people were injured in the attack, Ukrainian news site Strana reported, citing the city’s mayor, on Saturday.
