Ammunition detonates at Russian repair base in Mariupol – advisor to mayor

A powerful explosion occurred in the occupied city of Mariupol. It was caused by detonation of an ammunition load at the maintenance depot where the occupiers repair their military equipment.

Source: Petro Andriushchenko, advisor to mayor of Mariupol, on Telegram

Quote: "At about 10:56, in the Livoberezhnyi district of Mariupol at the repair base of the occupiers located between the street of Azovstalska and the village of Vynohradne, a powerful explosion occurred. An ammunition load detonated during repair work of heavy military equipment."

Details: Andriushchenko reported that ambulances and rescuers are arriving at the scene. The information about losses is being confirmed.

Background: Earlier, Andriushchenko reported that the occupiers had started building a defence line around Mariupol and mining the approaches to the city.

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