Powerful explosions and evacuation of population: drones attack arsenal in Novgorod region

Powerful explosions and evacuation of the population: drones attacked an arsenal in the Novgorod region Anzhelika Baibak

In the village of Kotovo in the Novgorod region, on the night of November 20, they complained about a drone attack. Locals reported that the UAVs were flying in the direction of the military base, and after the explosions, the authorities began an evacuation.

It is known that the 13th arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of Russia is located in the village of Kotovo. This was reported by 24 Channel with reference to messages in Russian Telegram channels.

Drones could have hit another arsenal

The Internet reports that on the night of November 20th in the village of Kotovo it was very loud. At first, locals reported an attack by drones, and then shots began to be heard. Apparently, the Russian “pe-ve-o” tried to shoot down the drones, but it was not very successful.

The “pe-ve-o” tried to repel the attack: watch the video

A short time later, a powerful explosion thundered near a military base in the village of Kotovo in the Novgorod Region. The network claims that the 13th arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of Russia was hit by drones.

The details of the attack remain unknown at the moment, and no sounds of detonation were reported. At the same time, local authorities have already announced an evacuation from Kotovo to the neighboring village of Kulotino.

Explosion in the village of Kotovo: watch the video

It is interesting that earlier, Russian media published a whole story about the arsenal, which is located in the Novgorod region. Local residents complained that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had already attacked many weapons depots and the Russians were afraid that the 13th arsenal of the GRAU could also be hit.

Moreover, Russian media even published a photo of the military facility.

The 13th arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of Russia – more in the gallery