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Russia claims explosion at St. Petersburg academy caused by World War Two ammunition
Russia's military reported on May 17 that a blast at the Budyonny Military Academy of the Signal Corps in St. Petersburg, which injured seven servicemen, was caused by the accidental detonation of World War II-era ammunition. According to Interfax news agency, the incident occurred while servicemen were inspecting underground areas at the academy in Russia's second-largest city, citing information from the Leningrad military district.St. Petersb…
Blast at St Petersburg academy caused by World War Two ammunition, military says
Blast at St Petersburg academy caused by World War Two ammunition, military says (Updates with official comment that blast not connected to terrorism) May 17 (Reuters) -Russia's military said on Friday that a blast that injured seven servicemen at a military academy in St. Petersburg was caused by the accidental detonation of World War Two-era ammunition, Interfax news agency reported. Interfax news agency, quoting the Leningrad military distri…
World War II ammunition exploded on the territory of Budenov's Military Liaison Academy in St. Petersburg, injuring seven soldiers, the Russian Defense Ministry said. It is alleged that the explosion occurred when soldiers were cleaning the basement of the academy.
Ammunition is reportedly stored in one of the academy buildings.
According to Russian media, this incident in St. Petersburg left seven people injured due to the detonation of World War II munitions.
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