
Russia: Explosions rock arms depot in Siberia
At least seven people were injured as a result of fire and explosions which occurred at an artillery warehouse near the town of Achinsk, Kraskoyarsk region, on Monday.
According to Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), some 1,000 residents living within a 20-kilometre radius of the base were told to evacuate.
According to preliminary information, the fire is thought to have occurred after a shell detonated in the warehouse.
Over 40,000 shells are stored in the ammunition depot, military officials said.

At least seven people were injured as a result of fire and explosions which occurred at an artillery warehouse near the town of Achinsk, Kraskoyarsk region, on Monday.
According to Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), some 1,000 residents living within a 20-kilometre radius of the base were told to evacuate.
According to preliminary information, the fire is thought to have occurred after a shell detonated in the warehouse.
Over 40,000 shells are stored in the ammunition depot, military officials said.