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2 dead after explosion during 'liquid-fueled engine' test at military site in Russia – MoD 2 dead after explosion during 'liquid-fueled engine' test at military site in Russia
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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 blast has rocked a Russian Navy firing range during trials, the Ministry of Defense has said. At least two service members were killed in the explosion.
A “liquid-fueled 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. A “liquid-fueled jet engine” went off at the testing cite close to the city of Severodvinsk. The latter is home to a major base of the Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet.
There was no release of radioactive substances into the air, the military confirmed. Rescue services were, nonetheless, put on high alert. As well as the two “specialists” who succumbed to their injuries, six more people were injured and were being treated in hospital.
The type of device in question has not been disclosed, nor has a possible reason for the tragedy been suggested. There was no release of radioactive substances into the air, the military confirmed. Rescue services were, nonetheless, put on high alert. The type of device in question has not been disclosed, nor has a possible reason for the explosion been suggested.
Back in 2015, the region witnessed another incident involving a cruise missile. It was also being put on trial but veered off course and hit the ground near an adjacent settlement. The ill-fated weapon's failure did not inflict any casualties or damage. The tragedy came just two days after an army ammunition depot was devastated in a powerful explosion in Siberia. That blast left one dead and led to a massive evacuation of nearby villages and towns.
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