25 soldiers killed in ammunition depot explosion in western Turkey

06.09.2012 [13:41]
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Baku, September 6 (AZERTAC). An explosion at a military ammunition storage in western Turkey has killed 25 soldiers and left another four wounded, according to the Turkish army.

Thursday's blast occurred late on Wednesday at a military ammunition depot where hand grenades were stored and its cause was not yet known, said the chief of staff in a statement posted on the army's website.

The blast caused a fire in the depot which officials said was contained early Thursday.

Government officials dismissed any act of terrorism or sabotage but said it was most probably an accident.

25 soldiers killed in ammunition depot explosion in western Turkey

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