Toropets: A Town Shaken by War

Nearly a week after a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian ammunition depot in Toropets, residents are struggling to repair their homes and come to terms with the shock. The town, previously in the spotlight for cultural events, now faces significant destruction and limited support, revealing the war's far-reaching impact.

Nearly a week after a Ukrainian drone blew up an ammunition depot in the Russian town of Toropets, triggering an explosion as powerful as a small earthquake, its people are now scrambling to repair their homes and grappling with the shock.

Pictures captured by satellite imaging company Maxar reveal extensive destruction near the weapons store, which lay between two lakes about 5 km (3 miles) from the town centre. The Maxar images, taken four days after the Ukrainian drone strike, show the complex in ruins, with a massive crater stretching nearly 82 metres (270 feet) wide.

Despite the severity of the disaster, state media gave scant coverage to last week's attack. Many locals reacted with bitterness and scepticism when people from other regions posted sympathetic messages in the hours after the huge blast.

(With inputs from agencies.)