Residents of Murmansk and Severomorsk, located 12 kilometers from it, reported explosions that appear to be connected to the main naval base of the Russian Northern Fleet, according to media sources The Barents Observer and the "Crimean Wind" channel in Telegram, cited by Focus.
Explosions detected in Murmansk and Severomorsk
Powerful explosions were recorded on Wednesday, with their waves felt at a distance of several dozen kilometers. The explosions may be related to military facilities located around the main naval base of the Russian Northern Fleet in Severomorsk and two nearby military airfields. Video footage from the incident shows possible detonations of large quantities of ammunition.
Military infrastructure facilities in the area of the explosions
The area around Severomorsk includes strategically important military facilities, such as the "Severomorsk-1" airfield, which houses Russian fighter jets and helicopters, and an open-air weapons depot. In addition, mobile anti-aircraft missile installations and an electronic warfare system are located nearby. Among the possibilities discussed is that the explosion may have been caused by a detonation in an weapons depot.
Past attacks in the region and military facilities
The region has been the target of strikes, including by drones from the Ukrainian side. Severomorsk is located 100 kilometers south of the "Olenya" airfield, which has already been attacked by Ukrainian drones.