MIL-OSI Russia: 13 killed in explosion while disposing of old ammunition in Indonesia

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

JAKARTA, May 13 (Xinhua) — At least 13 people were killed on Monday in an explosion while disposing of old ammunition in Indonesia’s West Java province, Indonesian army spokesman Wahyu Yudhayana told a news conference.

According to him, the incident occurred at 9:30 local time in Sagara village of Garut district. The victims included four soldiers and nine locals. The injured were taken to a local hospital.

The causes of the incident are under investigation. –0–

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