Explosions were recorded in Russian-occupied Luhansk after what appeared to be Ukrainian strikes on Russian ammunition depots.
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Explosions were recorded in Russian-occupied Luhansk after what appeared to be Ukrainian strikes on Russian ammunition depots.
Since morning, locals have been sharing footage of detonating ammunition. Russian authorities closed an area near a park.
Russian occupation authorities claimed that Ukraine carried out an unsuccessful missile attack on Luhansk.
In recent strikes, Ukrainian forces also targeted a Buk-M3 (NATO: SA-27 Gollum) anti-aircraft missile system
Explosions and ammunition detonation occurred in occupied Luhansk at a former military facility
The location was likely storing ammunition for supply to the front line
A previously decommissioned military unit was located in the strike area
Explosions rang out in occupied Luhansk causing smoke columns, while Russian propaganda claimed it was air defense operation.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:08:54.778Z
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