Major fire at Russian arsenal depot

At least two people have been killed after a series of explosions at an arms depot in central Russia.



Officials say a fire at a defence ministry navy arsenal on the outskirts of the city of Ulyanovsk caused blasts which shattered windows of nearby houses.



Russian authorities say 43 people who were missing and feared dead have been found safe in a bomb shelter near the site.



The local governor is quoted as saying some 3,000 people were evacuated from the surrounding area.



The depot is about 550 miles south-east of the capital, Moscow.



Two firefighters died at the Arsenal 31 depot after the blasts.