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2 dead after explosion during test of missile engine unit in Russia – MoD 2 dead after explosion during 'liquid-fueled jet engine' in Russia – MoD
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An explosion rocked a Russian Navy’s firing range when a liquid-propulsion missile engine was undergoing trials there, the Defense Ministry said. At least two service members were killed in the blast. An explosion has rocked a Russian Navy firing range when a liquid-propulsion engine was undergoing trials there, the Ministry of Defence has said. At least two service members were killed in the blast.
A “liquid-fueled jet engine” exploded during trials in Russia’s Arkhangelsk Region. As well as the two “specialists” who succumbed to their injuries, six more people were injured and were being treated in hospital, the MoD confirmed.
There was no release of radioactive substances into the air, the military confirmed. Rescue services were, nonetheless, put on high alert.
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