Examinations unequivocally indicate the destruction of the ammunition depot in a warehouse in Balakleye, Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak.

"Now there is an investigation to find out the reasons for the events of that night, when the state of emergency occurred in Balakley. The main version is a terrorist act, the work of a sabotage and reconnaissance group, "he said at a meeting with representatives of local authorities and the public of the city.

"Examinations are conducted to find out how the storage was carried out. In the near future we will have the result.

Unequivocally, all experts conclude that it was precisely the erosion of the storage facility, "Poltorak added..

On the night of March 23 in the city of Balakleya, Kharkov region, a large ammunition depot exploded, where artillery and tank shells. SBU opened a criminal case on the fact of explosions in Balakley and investigates the incident as a diversion. In addition, the military prosecutor's office instituted criminal proceedings on these facts under the article "Negligence".