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Blast hits military academy building in Russia’s St.Petersburg, number of people injured – officials Blast hits military academy building in Russia’s St.Petersburg, number of people injured – officials
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A blast has rocked a building of Russian Aerospace Forces Academy in St. Petersburg, local emergency services said as cited by RIA Novosti news agency. At least four people have been injured, it is reported.A blast has rocked a building of Russian Aerospace Forces Academy in St. Petersburg, local emergency services said as cited by RIA Novosti news agency. At least four people have been injured, it is reported.
The explosion inside an office building of the academy happened on Tuesday afternoon, Russian media reported. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear.The explosion inside an office building of the academy happened on Tuesday afternoon, Russian media reported. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear.
The incident could have been caused by a mine that exploded inside the building, according to an unconfirmed report by RIA Novosti citing a source in rescue services. The munition “had detonated in a class on the second floor.”
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A stairwell had reportedly collapsed as a result, leaving around 20 people trapped inside.
As the situation developed, the building was evacuated in full, the Emergencies Ministry said.
Fire engines arrived at the scene although there were no reports of a blaze inside the building. Some media outlets also reported the presence of a bomb squad unit outside the academy.
Meanwhile, the acting mayor of St. Petersburg is reportedly at the site, possibly to coordinate relief efforts.
The institution, named after Russian aviation pioneer Alexander Mozhaysky, is a flagship educational institution which commissions officers for the Air Force and other branches of the Russian Armed Forces.The institution, named after Russian aviation pioneer Alexander Mozhaysky, is a flagship educational institution which commissions officers for the Air Force and other branches of the Russian Armed Forces.
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