Moment Russian ammo dump explodes sending mushroom cloud into the air after Ukrainian strike hits military base

THIS is the moment a major Russian ammunition depot explodes sparking a massive mushroom smoke cloud into the air. Footage shows a huge fireball at the site in the eastern part of the annexed Crimean peninsula after suspected Ukrainian strikes early today. East2WestA major Russian ammunition depot was hit[/caption] The incessant explosions could be heard from at least 13 miles away. There were dead and “many” wounded at the military training ground epicentre of the explosions, reported Ukrainian channel Crimean Wind, but this was denied by Moscow-appointed head of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov. Unconfirmed local reports suggested up to three aerial strikes on a “warehouse” at the military training zone, after which the explosions and flames spread. The attack may have been by UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles, suggested The Moscow Times. The main Tavrida Highway – linking to the Crimean Bridge hit on Monday by Ukrainian marine drones – was closed by the occupying Russian army. Some 2,250 people from four settlements near the Starokrymsky military training ground were evacuated.The villages were named as Krynichki, Aivazovskoye, Abrikosovka and Privetnoye.Spectacular explosions continued for more than four hours after starting at around 4:30am in Kirovsky district. Thick smoke wafted into the sky.“It’s scene from the apocalypse,” said a passing driver. The Russian authorities controlling Crimea did not elaborate on the cause of the inferno. Aksyonov said: “The causes of the fire at the training ground in the Kirovsky district will be established by the investigating authorities.“There were no casualties.“ The evacuees are provided with assistance.“People in temporary accommodation centres will be provided with everything necessary.“ The liquidation of the consequences [of the explosions] will be carried out as soon as possible…“ Please keep calm and trust only official sources of information.”The explosions came as Russia launched a blistering attack on Odessa for the second consecutive night. A video showed a launch of an Onyx missile – with a range of up to 500 miles – from Cossack Bay in Sevastopol.Reports said around ten missiles were launched. The Ukrainian General Staff reported that at night the country was attacked by 6 Kalibr cruise missiles and 35 drones. Capital city Kyiv was also targeted by the Russians.A day earlier Russia had attacked alleged drone-making facilities in Odessa to “avenge” the Crimean Bridge attack. All missiles and 31 attack drones were shot down, claimed the Ukrainians. A port oil depot near Odessa was reportedly on fire, and Shkolny military airfield was targeted. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online.Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.