US Politics | Blast rocks Russian airbase in Crimea as horrified tourists watch explosion from nearby beach
AN EXPLOSION has rocked a Russian airbase in Crimea as horrified tourists watched from a nearby beach. The blast comes just hours after Putin...s humiliated troops were forced to pull out of a key occupied city in Ukraine. 
Not known, clear with picture deskPlumes of smoke were seen rising from the airbase in occupied Crimea '/ ' 
Russia's appointed head in Sevastopol claims a military aircraft blew up on landingEast2west News 
Crimean governor Mikhail Razvozhaev said a plane overshot the runway at Belbek airportEast2west News The cause of the explosion, which sent sparks and plumes of smoke into the air, is currently unknown. But according to the Russian-appointed head of occupied Sevastopol, the explosion was caused when on board munitions detonated on a military aircraft that overshot the runway at Belbek airport. There were no immediate reports of missile strikes on the plane or airport by Ukraine. It was unclear if there were casualties but it was reported that the pilot managed to escape. READ MORE ON WORLD NEWS 
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DOG FOR A DAY Dog owner uses cheeky ad to get free pet sitter - but notice divides opinion Shocking videos showed noxious smoke pouring from the scene. First to report the latest horror for Vladimir Putin were vacationers on nearby beaches in the tourist peninsula annexed in 2014. The type of plane was unclear but the airport is used as a base for multiple warplanes by Putin's forces. Crimean governor Mikhail Razvozhaev called the explosion an "extraordinary situation". Most read in US News STILL SILENT Vegas shooter's girlfriend 'is healing' as she's pictured near luxury home FINAL VIDEO Drafted Russian rapper takes his own life telling fans 'I'm not ready to kill' 'BEAUTIFUL SOULS' Harrowing details revealed as mom & daughter among 5 killed in cold blood ON EDGE Serial killer fears after 43 murders in same area show chilling pattern 'REMEMBER VICTIMS' Gabby Petito movie sparks huge change for future of true crime, PI says HORROR DEATH Chilling words of war hero, 29, before death plunge in rollercoaster tragedy "According to information from rescuers, during landing the plane skidded off the runway and caught fire. "The fire brigade is currently on the scene. Please remain calm." Smoke from the inferno plane was visible from different areas of the city which is the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Crimea has been targeted previously by Ukrainian special forces hit squads, according to reports. The governor said later: ...The aircraft went beyond the runway during landing, and there was a partial explosion of ammunition. ... The pilot managed to evacuate. ...The fire was quickly extinguished and the airfield was not damaged.... Back in August the Saki airbase was also attacked sending a huge mushroom cloud into the sky. There was speculation the facility had been hit by Ukrainian missiles in the nation's first strike. Shocking footage shows the aftermath of the explosions that ravaged a Su-24M attack aircraft and a string of vehicles at the military base. The motors were completely charred by the ensuing flames that followed the series of blasts at around 3.30pm local time. Up to 15 explosions are said to have hit the Saki air base near Novofedorivka on the west coast of the peninsula. Terrified Russian tourists were seen frantically hurrying from beaches amid the eruptions on Tuesday. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY... The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Not known, clear with picture deskPlumes of smoke were seen rising from the airbase in occupied Crimea '/ ' Russia's appointed head in Sevastopol claims a military aircraft blew up on landingEast2west News Crimean governor Mikhail Razvozhaev said a plane overshot the runway at Belbek airportEast2west News The cause of the explosion, which sent sparks and plumes of smoke into the air, is currently unknown. But according to the Russian-appointed head of occupied Sevastopol, the explosion was caused when on board munitions detonated on a military aircraft that overshot the runway at Belbek airport. There were no immediate reports of missile strikes on the plane or airport by Ukraine. It was unclear if there were casualties but it was reported that the pilot managed to escape. READ MORE ON WORLD NEWS FLEEING LIKE RATS Vlad's troops FLEE key city as tyrant warns of nuke retaliation DOG FOR A DAY Dog owner uses cheeky ad to get free pet sitter - but notice divides opinion Shocking videos showed noxious smoke pouring from the scene. First to report the latest horror for Vladimir Putin were vacationers on nearby beaches in the tourist peninsula annexed in 2014. The type of plane was unclear but the airport is used as a base for multiple warplanes by Putin's forces. Crimean governor Mikhail Razvozhaev called the explosion an "extraordinary situation". Most read in US News STILL SILENT Vegas shooter's girlfriend 'is healing' as she's pictured near luxury home FINAL VIDEO Drafted Russian rapper takes his own life telling fans 'I'm not ready to kill' 'BEAUTIFUL SOULS' Harrowing details revealed as mom & daughter among 5 killed in cold blood ON EDGE Serial killer fears after 43 murders in same area show chilling pattern 'REMEMBER VICTIMS' Gabby Petito movie sparks huge change for future of true crime, PI says HORROR DEATH Chilling words of war hero, 29, before death plunge in rollercoaster tragedy "According to information from rescuers, during landing the plane skidded off the runway and caught fire. "The fire brigade is currently on the scene. Please remain calm." Smoke from the inferno plane was visible from different areas of the city which is the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Crimea has been targeted previously by Ukrainian special forces hit squads, according to reports. The governor said later: ...The aircraft went beyond the runway during landing, and there was a partial explosion of ammunition. ... The pilot managed to evacuate. ...The fire was quickly extinguished and the airfield was not damaged.... Back in August the Saki airbase was also attacked sending a huge mushroom cloud into the sky. There was speculation the facility had been hit by Ukrainian missiles in the nation's first strike. Shocking footage shows the aftermath of the explosions that ravaged a Su-24M attack aircraft and a string of vehicles at the military base. The motors were completely charred by the ensuing flames that followed the series of blasts at around 3.30pm local time. Up to 15 explosions are said to have hit the Saki air base near Novofedorivka on the west coast of the peninsula. Terrified Russian tourists were seen frantically hurrying from beaches amid the eruptions on Tuesday. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY... The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
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