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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. …

Tragic Explosion Rocks Cambodia, Leaving Many Injured and Shaken

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – A powerful explosion rocked a residential area in Cambodia, causing widespread damage and leaving people in shock. The blast, which occurred in the city center, shattered windows and damaged buildings in the vicinity. Local authorities have reported several injuries, with emergency services rushing to the scene to attend to the wounded. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation, with officials working to determine the circumstances that led to the …

Chain Reaction Explosion at Military Base in Cambodia Leaves 20 Soldiers Dead

Kampong Speu, Cambodia – A devastating blast at a military base in southwestern Cambodia resulted in a massive chain reaction explosion that claimed the lives of 20 soldiers, leaving many families in mourning. Prime Minister Hun Manet reported that the explosion occurred on a Saturday afternoon, causing fatalities and injuries among the military personnel present. The incident led to significant destruction, with images from the scene showing badly damaged buildings, some with their roofs blown …

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 …