Unknown munition suddenly detonates at Czech training ground: there are wounded

In the Czech Republic, an unknown ammunition suddenly detonated at a training ground: there are wounded Margarita Voloshina

An explosion occurred at a training ground in the Czech Republic (illustrative photo)/Collage 24 Channel

Media reports that ammunition detonated at the Libau military training ground in the Czech Republic. Unfortunately, there were no casualties.

As of this minute, it is known that the police are dealing with the incident. In order to provide assistance to the victims as quickly as possible, helicopters were involved in eliminating the consequences.

An explosion occurred at a training ground in the Czech Republic

On Monday, June 17, an explosion of unknown ammunition occurred at a military training ground in Libau. Rescuers arrived at the scene. At least two helicopters are helping to eliminate the consequences and evacuate the victims.

At the same time, the Czech defense department confirmed the presence of wounded, but their number is kept silent. An ambulance service spokeswoman confirmed that two rescue teams were dispatched to the scene. However, she was unable to provide more information.

We are dealing with a serious accident at the Libau military training ground, where an unspecified munition exploded. Unfortunately, there are casualties at the scene. We are trying to provide assistance to them as quickly as possible, two rescue helicopters have been deployed, and the military police are handling the incident,” said the press service of the Czech General Staff.

Note that the Libov Military District is located in Olomouc region. It covers approximately 240 square kilometers and was founded in 1946. The military territory is not accessible to visitors, it is open only in exceptional cases.

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• In September 2023, SBU and SBI officers, in cooperation with Czech partners, established the involvement of Russian special services in the bombing of a weapons warehouse in the city of Vrbetice in the Czech Republic in 2014. As a result, two people died and the state suffered damage amounting to almost 30 million Czech crowns.
• Already in May 2024, the Czech police accused Russian military intelligence of committing the explosions. And she noted that this was not “an isolated action, but part of a long-term sabotage operation” on the territory of the EU and Ukraine. The investigation considers the fact of GRU involvement in the explosions to be proven.
• They call the motive to prevent the sending of weapons and ammunition to combat zones where the Russian army was located. According to the police, the attackers were employees of military unit 29155, working to commit sabotage abroad.