Under Izhevsk exploding ammunition

In Udmurtia, on Friday night at a military warehouse belonging to the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of the Defense Ministry, the explosion occurred, which led to the undermining of ammunition and a large fire. This RIA Novosti reported, citing a source in law enforcement bodies of the region.

According to eyewitnesses, the glow of the arsenal near the village Pugachevo Malopurginsky District of Udmurtia seen from several kilometers away, the explosion did not subside, and amplified. From the village goes evacuation, expected to take about 2 thousand buses. Reports of casualties yet.

The head of the press service of EMERCOM of Russia in Udmurtia Natalia Kudryashov told "Interfax" that undermine the first projectile occurred at the military part number 86 696 during loading and unloading. "Currently, the classical explosions of artillery shells continue. The personnel of the military unit withdrawn to a safe distance, "- explained the agency interlocutor.

Meanwhile, a source told RIA Novosti that the arsenal may be more than 150 buildings with artillery ammunition.

Recall, May 29, 2011 a fire occurred on the territory of the arsenal in Bashkiria, where there were about 90 thousand tons of ammunition. 12 people were injured, and in the nearby village of Urman burned several dozen buildings. Declared guilty of the incident ordinary Denyaeva Sergei, who had worked with ammunition. Against him, a criminal case on violation of rules for handling weapons and objects of increased danger to others.

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