This article is from the source 'rtcom' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.rt.com/russia/455340-blast-military-academy-injured/

The article has changed 6 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 2 Version 3
3 injured after ‘unidentified’ objects explodes in Russia’s flagship military academy 3 injured after ‘unidentified’ object explodes in Russia’s flagship military academy
(32 minutes later)
A blast has rocked a building of Russian Aerospace Forces Academy in St. Petersburg, At least three people have been injured, Defense Ministry confirmed.A blast has rocked a building of Russian Aerospace Forces Academy in St. Petersburg, At least three people have been injured, Defense Ministry confirmed.
The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon and was caused by an “unidentified shell-less object.” A stairwell had reportedly collapsed as a result, leaving around 20 people trapped inside.The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon and was caused by an “unidentified shell-less object.” A stairwell had reportedly collapsed as a result, leaving around 20 people trapped inside.
Three people suffered injuries in the blast, the MOD said, but none of them is life threatening.
A video has emerged online showing one of the injured being taken to the hospital. The man appears to be motionless as he is transported on a stretcher.
As the situation developed, the building was evacuated in full, the Emergencies Ministry said.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. 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 building.
Meanwhile, the acting mayor of St. Petersburg is reportedly at the site, possibly to coordinate relief efforts.
The academy, 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 academy, 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.
Think your friends would be interested? Share this story!Think your friends would be interested? Share this story!