Posted on Dec 1, 2023
Dozen Russian marines killed after lighting fire next to pile of ammo
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A dozen marines were reportedly accidentally killed in southern Russia after lighting a fire next to a pile of ammunition.
The incident occurred on November 3 when the troops lit a fire during their lunch break at the Kuzmin military training ground in the Rostov region, local news outlet 161.ru reported, citing sources in law enforcement, the Russian military and an investigative agency.
The Rostov region shares a border with Ukraine.
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A dozen marines were reportedly accidentally killed in southern Russia after lighting a fire next to a pile of ammunition.
The incident occurred on November 3 when the troops lit a fire during their lunch break at the Kuzmin military training ground in the Rostov region, local news outlet 161.ru reported, citing sources in law enforcement, the Russian military and an investigative agency.
The Rostov region shares a border with Ukraine.
The marines were reportedly killed when ammunition accidentally rolled into the fire and exploded.
Ukrainian marines of the 35th Brigade
Ukrainian marines fire a mortar towards Russian positions in Ukraine's Donetsk region on June 21, 2023. A dozen Russian marines were reportedly accidentally killed in southern Russia after lighting a fire next to a pile of ammunition.
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"About 20 people from [the marine brigade] lit a fire next to stocks of ammunition during their lunch break. An RPG-7 grenade launcher shell rolled into the fire and exploded," the publication quoted a source as saying.
Eight marines reportedly died instantly. Four, who initially survived the blast, died later in hospital. A further eight were wounded in the explosion. The marines were reportedly all from the port city of Vladivostok in Russia's Far East.
Newsweek couldn't independently verify the report, and has contacted Russia's Defense Ministry via email for comment. The Kremlin hasn't commented on the reported explosion.
The deaths of the servicemen are being probed by Russia's Investigative Committee, 161.ru said.
The incident occurred on November 3 when the troops lit a fire during their lunch break at the Kuzmin military training ground in the Rostov region, local news outlet 161.ru reported, citing sources in law enforcement, the Russian military and an investigative agency.
The Rostov region shares a border with Ukraine.
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A dozen marines were reportedly accidentally killed in southern Russia after lighting a fire next to a pile of ammunition.
The incident occurred on November 3 when the troops lit a fire during their lunch break at the Kuzmin military training ground in the Rostov region, local news outlet 161.ru reported, citing sources in law enforcement, the Russian military and an investigative agency.
The Rostov region shares a border with Ukraine.
The marines were reportedly killed when ammunition accidentally rolled into the fire and exploded.
Ukrainian marines of the 35th Brigade
Ukrainian marines fire a mortar towards Russian positions in Ukraine's Donetsk region on June 21, 2023. A dozen Russian marines were reportedly accidentally killed in southern Russia after lighting a fire next to a pile of ammunition.
GENYA SAVILOV/AFP/GETTY IMAGES
"About 20 people from [the marine brigade] lit a fire next to stocks of ammunition during their lunch break. An RPG-7 grenade launcher shell rolled into the fire and exploded," the publication quoted a source as saying.
Eight marines reportedly died instantly. Four, who initially survived the blast, died later in hospital. A further eight were wounded in the explosion. The marines were reportedly all from the port city of Vladivostok in Russia's Far East.
Newsweek couldn't independently verify the report, and has contacted Russia's Defense Ministry via email for comment. The Kremlin hasn't commented on the reported explosion.
The deaths of the servicemen are being probed by Russia's Investigative Committee, 161.ru said.
Dozen Russian marines killed after lighting fire next to pile of ammo
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