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Explosion rocks Russian city of Bryansk as huge column of black smoke rises

Fri, August 07, 2026 - 15:55
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A fire at a warehouse is being reported online
Explosion rocks Russian city of Bryansk as huge column of black smoke rises An explosion was heard in Bryansk (photo: Russian Telegram channels)

On the afternoon of August 7, an explosion rocked the Russian city of Bryansk. A column of black smoke rose over the city, according to Russian Telegram channels.

Bryansk residents report an explosion and a column of black smoke over the city. There is currently no information about the cause or consequences of the explosion.

At the same time, reports online say that a fire is burning in the area of warehouses and the Bryansk customs office.

Explosion rocks Russian city of Bryansk as huge column of black smoke rises

An explosion rocked Bryansk and a column of black smoke rose over the city (photo: social media)

Explosion rocks Russian city of Bryansk as huge column of black smoke rises

An explosion rocked Bryansk and a column of black smoke rose over the city (photo: social media)

Strikes on Crimea

On the afternoon of August 7, gunfire was heard in occupied Yalta. According to eyewitnesses, the local port was attacked by sea drones.

In addition, Russian authorities had earlier warned the city's residents about the danger posed by uncrewed surface vessels.

After that, an emergency evacuation of people from beaches and waterfront areas took place.

Also that night, the Hvardiiske military airfield in temporarily occupied Crimea was engulfed in massive fires following a series of powerful explosions.

Later, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strikes and revealed the list of targets that had been successfully attacked.

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