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Chad Sets Timetable for Safe Disposal of Explosives Following Deadly Ammunition Depot Blast

N’Djamena, Chad – In response to a devastating ammunition depot explosion earlier this June, the Chadian Armed Forces have announced a comprehensive cleanup strategy. Slated to begin July 19th, the operation involves the destruction of 432 explosive devices, including a majority of grenades, retrieved from the debris of the incident. The process is a collaboration between the Office of Military Engineering and Production, the National High Commission for Mine Action, and the Mines Advisory Group. …

Devastating Nighttime Explosion at Chad’s Largest Ammunition Depot Leaves Casualties and Chaos in N’Djamena

N’Djamena, Chad – A significant explosion rocked the capital of Chad late last night at a major military weapons storage facility, causing casualties and sparking widespread fears among residents. The blast originated from the Goudji arsenal, close to N’Djamena’s airport and several key military installations, and President Mahamat Deby Itno confirmed that the incident led to fatalities and injuries, though specific numbers remain undetermined. Initial reports from local observers reveal that the explosion was heard …

Deadly Explosion at Chad’s Capital Ammunition Depot Sparks Nighttime Inferno, Prompting Urgent Rescue Operations

N’DJAMena, Chad — Disaster struck late Tuesday night as an explosion rocked a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital of N’Djamena, leading to multiple casualties and widespread damage. Authorities were quick to respond, launching a massive operation to contain the fire and attend to the injured. The incident occurred in the district of Goudji and illuminated the night sky with dramatic flare-ups, causing panic among the resident population. The commotion continued for more than half …

House Explosion in Southern Wisconsin Claims Two Lives and Sparks Ammunition Fire

Middleton, Wisconsin – Two individuals tragically lost their lives when a house in southern Wisconsin exploded and caught fire, leading to the suspicion by authorities that the reported gunfire occurred due to ammunition stored within the residence being set off by the flames. Following the explosion just outside the city of Middleton, Middleton Fire Chief Aaron Harris disclosed that one body was discovered in the wreckage, with a second body being found the succeeding day. …

Russian Ammunition Depot Explosion Could Cripple Enemy’s Offensive Actions

Sorokyne, located in the Luhansk Oblast of Ukraine, recently experienced a significant explosion at a Russian ammunition depot. The explosion is expected to have a major impact on the enemy’s ammunition supply, potentially hindering their offensive actions in the region. Governor Artem Lysohor reported on the incident through Telegram on May 13, highlighting the strategic implications of the blast. According to Lysohor, the Russians will face challenges in replenishing their lost ammunition due to the …

Blistering Heatwave in Cambodia Linked to Deadly Ammunition Explosion

Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia – A tragic explosion at an army base took the lives of 20 soldiers and injured several others, including a child, over the weekend. The blast, which occurred in rural Kampong Speu province, devastated the area by destroying an entire truck of munitions and leveling buildings. Cambodia’s defense ministry attributed the explosion to a combination of old, faulty weapons and the intense heatwave that has been sweeping across Southeast Asia. The …

Accidental Ammunition Explosion Claims Lives of 20 Soldiers in Cambodia Village

Kampong Speu province, Cambodia – Chim Sothy, a resident of Prey Beng village, looked up at the damaged roof of his home after the tragic ammunition explosion that took place on April 28, 2024. The incident, which resulted in the death of 20 soldiers at an army base in southwestern Cambodia, is believed to have been caused by mishandling of ammunition by the troops, according to a senior military official’s statement on Tuesday, April 30. …

Huge Explosion at Cambodian Army Base Caused by Mishandling of Ammunition: Senior Military Official

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – A tragic accident at an army base in southwestern Cambodia over the weekend resulted in the death of 20 soldiers, according to a senior military official. The incident, which occurred on Saturday afternoon in Kampong Speu province, was believed to have been caused by mishandling of ammunition by the troops on site. Army spokesperson, Major General Mao Phalla, explained that the soldiers were in the process of transferring ammunition from trucks …

catastrophic ammunition explosion claims lives of 20 soldiers in Cambodian base

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Authorities in Cambodia are investigating a tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of 20 soldiers and injuries to several others following an explosion at a military base in the western part of the country on Saturday afternoon. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed his deep shock upon learning about the explosion at the base located in Kampong Speu province. The cause of the explosion has not been determined yet, leaving …

Tragedy Strikes Cambodia Military Base: 20 Soldiers Killed in Ammunition Explosion

Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia – Tragedy struck a military base in Kampong Speu province, Cambodia, as Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed the deaths of twenty soldiers and injuries to several others following an ammunition explosion. The Prime Minister expressed profound shock upon learning of the devastating incident, which left a trail of destruction in its wake. The cause of the explosion remains unknown at this time, with Hun Manet refraining from speculating in his message …