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| 2 dead after explosion during 'liquid-fueled engine' test at military site in Russia | 2 dead after explosion during 'liquid-fueled engine' test at military site in Russia |
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| 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 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 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. | 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. |
| As well as the two “specialists” who succumbed to their injuries, six more people were injured and were being treated in hospital. | As well as the two “specialists” who succumbed to their injuries, six more people were injured and were being treated in hospital. |
| Radiation levels briefly increased then returned to normal, local authorities said; the military reported that no radioactive substances were released. 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. | |
| 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. | 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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