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In a daring and audacious operation Ukrainian drones have struck a major Russian military Arsenal deep inside Russian territory. The attack which occurred overnight resulted in a massive explosion and significant damage to the facility. Watch in for more details!

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<p>As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, a Ukrainian drone attack on a large Russian weapons depot, caused a major blast and triggered an earthquake monitoring station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was one of the biggest strikes on Moscow's military arsenal since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>According to the pro-Russian military bloggers, Ukraine struck an arsenal for the storage of missiles, ammunition and explosives in Toropets, a historic town, located more than 300 miles north of Ukraine and about 230 miles west of Moscow.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-orders-russian-army-to-become-second-largest-after-chinas-at-15-million-strong-759355"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Putin orders Russian army to become second largest after China's at 1.5 million-strong</strong></a></p>

<p>The Ukrainian strike was part of a broader drone campaign by Kyiv, targeting Russian oil refineries, power plants, airfields and military factories. It further highlights Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The earthquake monitoring stations picked it up, with its sensors registering what it thought was a minor earthquake in the area.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Tver region&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A report by Ukrainska Pravda said&nbsp;that the operation was conducted by the Ukrainian security service along&nbsp;with the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Special Operations Force.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia to NATO: Kremlin vows powerful retaliation for deep strikes</strong></p>

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<p>Russia's defence ministry said 54 Ukrainian drones targeted five western Russian regions overnight, adding that all of them were destroyed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Igor Rudenya, the governor of Russia’s Tver region, said firefighters there were trying to contain a fire and that some residents were being evacuated from their homes. Rudenya added that wreckage from a destroyed Ukrainian drone had sparked a fire, however, did not say what was burning.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk region 'stopped'</strong></h2>

<p>A spokesman from Ukraine's military administration set up in the Kursk region said that Russia's counter-offensive to retake territory captured by Ukrainian forces in the region has been "stopped".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They tried to attack from the flanks, but they were stopped there," spokesman Oleksiy Dmytrashkivsky, told news agency&nbsp;AFP, adding, "The situation was stabilised and today everything is under control, they are not successful."</p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>

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As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, a Ukrainian drone attack on a large Russian weapons depot, caused a major blast and triggered an earthquake monitoring station.

As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, a Ukrainian drone attack on a large Russian weapons depot, caused a major blast and triggered an earthquake monitoring station. It was one of the biggest strikes on Moscow's military arsenal since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to the pro-Russian military bloggers, Ukraine struck an arsenal for the storage of missiles, ammunition and explosives in Toropets, a historic town, located more than 300 miles north of Ukraine and about 230 miles west of Moscow. Also read: Putin orders Russian army to become second largest after China's at 1.5 million-strong The Ukrainian strike was part of a broader drone campaign by Kyiv, targeting Russian oil refineries, power plants, airfields and military factories. It further highlights Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities. The earthquake monitoring stations picked it up, with its sensors registering what it thought was a minor earthquake in the area. Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Tver region A report by Ukrainska Pravda said that the operation was conducted by the Ukrainian security service along with the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Special Operations Force. Watch | Russia to NATO: Kremlin vows powerful retaliation for deep strikes × Russia's defence ministry said 54 Ukrainian drones targeted five western Russian regions overnight, adding that all of them were destroyed. Igor Rudenya, the governor of Russia’s Tver region, said firefighters there were trying to contain a fire and that some residents were being evacuated from their homes. Rudenya added that wreckage from a destroyed Ukrainian drone had sparked a fire, however, did not say what was burning. Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk region 'stopped' A spokesman from Ukraine's military administration set up in the Kursk region said that Russia's counter-offensive to retake territory captured by Ukrainian forces in the region has been "stopped". "They tried to attack from the flanks, but they were stopped there," spokesman Oleksiy Dmytrashkivsky, told news agency AFP, adding, "The situation was stabilised and today everything is under control, they are not successful." Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Earthquake monitors triggered after Ukraine's drone attack on arsenal in Russia's Tver region

Iran's president committed his country to deeper ties with Russia to counter Western sanctions on Tuesday, state media reported, amid U.S. worries that Tehran is supplying Moscow missiles to hit Ukraine. Russia's top security official Sergei Shoigu arrived in the Iranian capital days after meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang. More than two and a half years into its conflict with Ukraine, Moscow has been seeking to develop ties with the two nations, both hostile to the United States.

Shoigu visits Iran: Iran commits to deeper ties with Russia to counter US sanctions

Reports say that U.S. government officials urged allies, including India, to join its effort to ban Russian media for its alleged 'disinformation campaign.' New Delhi reportedly snubbed the pressure and reminded Washington that India has an independent foreign policy. Watch in for more details!

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Germany is interested in expanding trade with Kazakhstan while also ensuring such trade is not used to circumvent EU sanctions on Russia, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on a visit to the Central Asian nation.

German Chancellor, Kazakh leader aim to boost German-Kazakh ties

<p>Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Moscow was said to be "fully ready" for detonating a nuclear bomb at "any moment" in the Arctic, as per a report published in The Daily Mail.</p>

<p>Soviet test site's director Rear Admiral Andrei Sinitsyn said that the testing facilities are prepared and can be used immediately "if the order is given".</p>

<p>"The test site is ready to resume full-scale testing activities... The laboratory and testing facilities are ready. The personnel are ready," said Rear Admiral Sinitsyn, while speaking to the state-owned Rossiyskaya Gazeta.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that "foreign intelligence" has been monitoring the site, which is "likely a sign of a concern over nuclear tests".</p>

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<p>"We are constantly ready to repel all types of threats, including the penetration of sabotage and reconnaissance groups onto the island," he stated.</p>

<p>Sinitsyn said that "the 'Central Test Site of the Russian Federation' would be used for 'conducting and providing non-nuclear explosive experiments". He added that the tests were "in the interests of state security".</p>

<h2><strong>Can resume nuclear testing after Putin's order: Sinitsyn&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking about the preparedness of the site, Sinitsyn said, "The testing ground is ready to resume full-scale testing activities. Ready in full."</p>

<p>He said that the test can go ahead if Russian President Vladimir Putin gives an order.</p>

<p>Since October 1990, the site has not been used for nuclear testing.</p>

<p>Sinitsyn said that the priority is to deter aggressors by "readiness" of testing ground infrastructure.</p>

<p>He added that this includes maintaining a 'laboratory' and 'experimental base' in a prepared state.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Putin, NATO Pushing World to Brink of World War III?</strong></p>

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<p>"The testing ground has the appropriate staff, weapons, equipment, that is, everything that is necessary for our activities," Sinitsyn said.</p>

<p>Days back, MP Andrei Kolesnik had appealed to Putin to authorise a nuclear bomb test as a warning signal to the Western countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We need to carry out a nuclear explosion somewhere, at some testing ground," Andrei Kolesnik, who is from the ruling United Russia party.</p>

<p>"Nuclear tests are currently prohibited in our country. But maybe people should see what all this actually leads to, they should hear. If we lift the moratorium, maybe humanity will think twice," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Moscow was said to be "fully ready" for detonating a nuclear bomb at "any moment" in the Arctic, as per a report published in The Daily Mail.

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Moscow was said to be "fully ready" for detonating a nuclear bomb at "any moment" in the Arctic, as per a report published in The Daily Mail. Soviet test site's director Rear Admiral Andrei Sinitsyn said that the testing facilities are prepared and can be used immediately "if the order is given". "The test site is ready to resume full-scale testing activities... The laboratory and testing facilities are ready. The personnel are ready," said Rear Admiral Sinitsyn, while speaking to the state-owned Rossiyskaya Gazeta. He added that "foreign intelligence" has been monitoring the site, which is "likely a sign of a concern over nuclear tests". Also Read: Putin orders Russian army to become second largest after China's at 1.5 million-strong "We are constantly ready to repel all types of threats, including the penetration of sabotage and reconnaissance groups onto the island," he stated. Sinitsyn said that "the 'Central Test Site of the Russian Federation' would be used for 'conducting and providing non-nuclear explosive experiments". He added that the tests were "in the interests of state security". Can resume nuclear testing after Putin's order: Sinitsyn Speaking about the preparedness of the site, Sinitsyn said, "The testing ground is ready to resume full-scale testing activities. Ready in full." He said that the test can go ahead if Russian President Vladimir Putin gives an order. Since October 1990, the site has not been used for nuclear testing. Sinitsyn said that the priority is to deter aggressors by "readiness" of testing ground infrastructure. He added that this includes maintaining a 'laboratory' and 'experimental base' in a prepared state. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Putin, NATO Pushing World to Brink of World War III? "The testing ground has the appropriate staff, weapons, equipment, that is, everything that is necessary for our activities," Sinitsyn said. Days back, MP Andrei Kolesnik had appealed to Putin to authorise a nuclear bomb test as a warning signal to the Western countries. "We need to carry out a nuclear explosion somewhere, at some testing ground," Andrei Kolesnik, who is from the ruling United Russia party. "Nuclear tests are currently prohibited in our country. But maybe people should see what all this actually leads to, they should hear. If we lift the moratorium, maybe humanity will think twice," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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