A very large and powerful explosion has taken place at the Nord Stream gas pipeline terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia. Visible flames and the roar of a major natural gas fire can be seen and heard for miles. Video Below.
No word yet on what exploded or why, but with the Ukraine situation, it isn't hard to guess.
Petersburg Russia a strong explosion in the Murino district Nord Stream pic.twitter.com/EzSwiTDw5L
— RENEGADE (@ExploreLbry) November 19, 2022
UPDATE 9:48 AM EST --
We are now told the explosion took place in Vsevolozhsk, a town east of St. Petersburg. State media said that the explosion was caused by a gas pipeline in the region. There were no reports of injuries, and local authorities said that the fire was under control.