Thousands of tons of Belarusian missiles explode, destroyed in huge depot that Ukraine hit in Russia

The 23rd Arsenal of Russia's main missile and artillery directorate, located near Oktabrsk Village in Russia's Tver region, was struck by Ukrainian intelligence on September 21st after receiving a large batch of anti-aircraft missiles from a base in Belarus.

“the 23rd arsenal of Russia's main missile and artillery directorate that was struck by Ukrainian intelligence last week had received a large batch of anti-aircraft missiles from a base in bellarus prior to its destruction Belarus media reported the Arsenal is located near OCTA brisk Village in Russia's t region and was attacked on September 21st”

Satellite imagery showed that China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine of the Joe class sank alongside a pier while under construction, likely between May and June when satellite images showed cranes necessary to lift it off the bottom of the river.

“satellite imagery showed that China's newest nuclear powered attack submarine sank alongside a pier while under construction a senior us defense official said Thursday the sinking of China's first Joe class submarine represents a setback for Beijing as it continues to build out the world's largest navy”

Ukrainian intelligence struck another Arsenal near Tver in Russia's southern Kursk region that was one of the key arsenals in the logistic system of Russian troops, and at the moment of the attack there was an echelon delivering more than 2,000 tons of ammunition including from North Korea.

“apart from the military Depot in t Ukrainian intelligence struck another Arsenal near tyet in Russia's southern cadar region that was one of the key arsenals in the logistic system of Russian troops at the moment of the attack there was an Echelon delivering more than 2,000 tons of ammunition including from the North Korea”

News of the submarine sinking comes as China this week conducted a rare launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into international waters in the Pacific Ocean, marking the first time Beijing had conducted such a test since 1980.

“news of the submarine sinking comes as China this week conducted a rare launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into international waters in the Pacific Ocean experts say it marked the first time Beijing had conducted such a test since 1980”

A Chinese foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday he was not familiar with the topic and did not provide any information when asked about the submarine sinking at a Beijing press conference.

“A Chinese foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday he was not familiar with the topic and did not provide any information when asked about it at a Beijing press conf conference”

The 23rd Arsenal received anti-aircraft missiles from the 1,562 separate anti-aircraft repair and technical base located near the Belarusian city of Asapoviсh, which represented the largest batch of ammunition from Belarus delivered to this Arsenal during 2024.

“the 23rd Arsenal received ammunition from the 1,562 separate anti-aircraft repair and Technical base located near the Belarusian city of ASAP pavich this was the largest batch of ammunition from bellarus delivered to this Arsenal during 2024”

The missiles for anti-aircraft missile complexes were delivered to the military depot by rail in approximately 94 semi-wagons with missile weapons for air defense systems in containers, plus five cars with security, with each semi-wagon containing between 20 and 30 tons of cargo, and the approximate dispatch time was late July and early August.

“the missiles for the anti-aircraft missile complexes were delivered to the military Depot by rail the total volume of cargo was 94 semic cars with missile weapons for air defense systems in containers as well well as five cars with security the approximate time of dispatch of the groups of wagons is the Late July and early August and the cargo was defined as explosive materials the loading of one semi- wagon ranged between 20 and 30 tons”

During the attack on the 23rd Arsenal, the facility was almost completely destroyed, including both the warehouses and the railway infrastructure located on the territory.

“during the attack on the 23rd Arsenal the facility was almost completely destroyed in addition to the warehouses themselves the railway infrastructure located on the territory was also affected”

The submarine likely sank between May and June, as evidenced by satellite imagery showing cranes necessary to lift it off the river bottom, and a June 15th image appears to show the submarine either fully or partially submerged just under the river's surface with rescue equipment and cranes surrounding it to prevent oil or other leaks.

“The submarine likely sank between May and June when satellite images showed cranes that would be necessary to lift it off the bottom of the river said the official who spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details about the submarine loss”

The sinking of China's Joe class submarine represents a setback for Beijing as it continues to build out the world's largest navy.

“the sinking of China's first Joe class submarine represents a setback for Beijing as it continues to build out the world's largest navy Beijing has become increasingly assertive in pursuing its claim to virtually the entire South China Sea”

It remains unclear if the affected submarine had been loaded with nuclear fuel or if its reactor was operating at the time of the incident, though there has been no reported release of radiation in the area since the sinking.

“it remains unclear if the affected submarine had been loaded with nuclear fuel or if its reactor was operating at the time of the incident however there has been no reported release of radiation in the area in the time since”

Belarus provided Russia with anti-aircraft missiles through established military supply bases, establishing Russia-Belarus military cooperation as a critical logistical relationship supporting Russian military operations.

“the 23rd arsenal of Russia's main missile and artillery directorate that was struck by Ukrainian intelligence last week had received a large batch of anti-aircraft missiles from a base in bellarus prior to its destruction”

North Korea is providing ammunition supplies to Russia, as evidenced by North Korean weaponry being destroyed in the Kursk region arsenal strike.

“at the moment of the attack there was an Echelon delivering more than 2,000 tons of ammunition including from the North Korea”

China has become increasingly assertive in pursuing its claim to virtually the entire South China Sea, which is crucial to international trade.

“Beijing has become increasingly assertive in pursuing its claim to virtually the entire South China Sea which is crucial to International Trade”