Explosion at training ground near Khmelnytskyi: 4 servicemen injured, investigation launched
A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the detonation of ammunition at a military training ground in Khmelnytskyi that injured four servicemen.
The SBI press service reported this, according to Censor.NET.
Details
The explosion occurred at around 11:55 a.m. According to preliminary reports, ammunition detonated uncontrollably.
"The four injured servicemen were hospitalised. The severity of their injuries is being assessed.
"Due to the ammunition detonation, investigators are not yet able to safely begin examining the scene. Meanwhile, SBI officers are already questioning the military unit’s command and personnel and conducting other urgent investigative measures," the statement said.
The incident has been provisionally classified as a violation of the rules governing the handling of weapons, as well as substances and objects posing an increased danger to others, resulting in bodily injuries to several people.
Background
- The Special Operations Forces reported that an explosion followed by further detonations occurred on 31 July at a training ground belonging to a military unit in the Khmelnytskyi region.
- Residential buildings and municipal facilities in Khmelnytskyi were damaged following explosions at one of the military units.
