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At least two explosions in the

destroyed at least seven Russian planes at an airbase in

- annexed

on Tuesday , new satellite images from Planet Labs show.

The cause of the explosion is still unknown.

's Defense Ministry

says it was unable to determine the cause, while Russia's Defense Ministry

the explosions were caused by detonated aircraft munitions, but did not reveal how they were detonated.

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Satellite images show at least 7 planes destroyed in Crimean base explosion

At least two explosions on Tuesday destroyed at least seven Russian planes at an airbase in

- annexed

, new satellite images from Planet Labs show.

The cause of the explosion is still unknown.

's Defense Ministry

says it was unable to determine the cause, while Russia's Defense Ministry

the explosions were caused by detonated aircraft munitions, but did not reveal how they were detonated.

As CNN reports, the number of planes destroyed on Tuesday may end up making it one of the most destructive days for Russian Air Force aircraft since World War II.

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