UPDATE: Explosions in Crimea Result of Accident at Ammunitions Depot – Defense Ministry

Huge explosions reported near a Russian military base in Crimea were the result of an accident at an ammunition storage facility, according to Russia’s MoD.

No one was believed to be injured in the accident and damage to the stored equipment has apparently been minimal, officials added.

Emergency services are combating the flames on site. An investigation into the exact causes of the accident is underway.