photo: Sputnik Armenia
An explosion involving a mortar shell during a military exercise at a training facility of the Armenian Ministry of Defense has left several people injured.
According to preliminary information, the incident took place on July 8 at the “N” training ground, where scheduled drills were conducted. The explosion reportedly occurred during routine live-fire exercises, The Caspian Post reports via Armenian media.
In a statement, the Ministry of Defense confirmed the incident and announced that an official investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the explosion.
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