Massive explosion heard in numerous cities and towns of Russia’s Rostov region

Residents of various cities and towns in Russia’s Rostov region report having heard a powerful blast, local media outlet 161.ru reports.

The explosion was heard in Rostov-on-Don, Azov, Taganrog, Novoshakhtinsk, Novocherkassk, Shakhty, Aksay, and Yeysk.

The explosion rattled people’s fences throughout the region and triggered car alarms to go off in Rostov-on-Don, 161.ru reports. Three or four plumes of black smoke were witnessed near Peshkovo 5 miles from the town of Azov.

The local Emergency Service reports no information of explosion or any other emergency. No officials have commented on the matter yet.

A video filmed exactly after the explosion is being shared on social media. Baza reports air defence systems being in operation in Taganrog.

Kursk governor Roman Starovoyt reported Ukraine’s shelling of Tyotkino earlier today.