A massive explosion has once again struck Vladimir Putin’s crucial gas pipeline in Siberia, Russia, marking the second incident within ten months. The blast on the Yamburg-Yelets 1 main supply pipe in the Khanty-Mansi region caused a huge fireball, with the glow from the inferno visible from miles away. The cause of the explosion is currently under urgent investigation as authorities work to determine the source of the blast.
The explosion comes amidst a series of sabotage strikes on key Russian energy facilities, raising concerns about potential links to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Despite the attacks, Kyiv has rarely taken responsibility for such strikes. The powerful inferno near the village of Lykhma, located 300 miles north of Siberia’s capital, Khanty-Mansiysk, disrupted the gas supply from the Yamal peninsula to European Russia.
Reports indicate that no casualties occurred in the remote explosion, but the pipeline had to be cut, impacting gas supplies to European Russia. This incident adds to the challenges faced by Russia, as gas exports have significantly decreased since the conflict with Ukraine began. In a previous explosion on the same pipeline in May 2023, two people were killed and three others injured.
In a separate event, a massive explosion rocked one of Putin’s key weapons factories, where dramatic footage captured a huge inferno. This factory produces ballistic missiles used by Russian forces in the invasion of Ukraine, as well as components for nuclear weapons. The incident is part of a series of explosions at critical military sites in Russia, including a missile depot near Volgograd that was allegedly targeted by kamikaze drones.
Amidst these developments, former Ukrainian deputy prime minister Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze warned that World War Three has already begun. She emphasized the need to weaken and isolate Russia to defeat Putin’s empire, advocating for decisive action to address the escalating conflict. With tensions on the rise and key infrastructure facing threats, the region remains on high alert for further incidents and their potential implications.