Russian ammo dump explodes in massive fireball in Makiivka after Ukraine strike with ‘two US-made HIMARS missiles’

A RUSSIAN ammunition depot in occupied Makiivka has been destroyed in a massive explosion reportedly caused by two US-made HIMARS missiles. Dramatic footage shows how the strike sparked a huge fireball in the city in the Russian-held Donetsk region. The explosion targeted Russian-occupied Makiivka Russian sources indicated an attack by two US-made HIMARS missiles targeted at an ammunition store.  There were reports that one person was killed and 36 wounded in shelling by Ukraine.  Pro-war outlet Readovka reported: “The monstrous explosion shook the whole of Donetsk…. “Most likely – this is a Himars MLRS missile strike.” The Ukrainian armed forces said an ammunition depot had been destroyed. Kyiv’s strategic communication office said: “As a result of precision firing by defence forces units, another formation of Russian terrorists in the temporarily occupied Makiivka ceased to exist.” The pro-Russian puppet leader of so-called Donetsk People’s Republic, Denis Pushilin, said: “Late in the evening, the enemy launched fierce attacks on residential areas and a hospital complex.” 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.