The explosions destroyed two floors of the south wing of the Ministry of War, killing a soldier and a general. At the same time, an M4 Sherman fired on the second floor, causing a fire in the admirals' room.
The explosions had a devastating impact on the south wing of the Ministry of War, taking the lives of a soldier and a senior officer. Meanwhile, an M4 Sherman's gunfire struck the upper level, causing a fire to break out in the admiral's office.