Tragedy struck Cambodia as 20 soldiers lost their lives in an ammunition explosion. The incident occurred during a training exercise in the province of Kampong Speu, west of the capital city, Phnom Penh.
The soldiers were reportedly attempting to dispose of old, defective ammunition when the explosion occurred. The blast killed 20 soldiers and injured 11 others, some of whom were in critical condition. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation, and the Cambodian government has expressed its condolences to the families of the victims. Prime Minister Hun Sen has called for a thorough investigation into the incident to determine what went wrong and prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future. The explosion has shocked the nation and highlighted the dangers faced by soldiers in training exercises. The incident has also raised questions about the safety protocols in place during military training exercises and the need for stricter safety measures to protect soldiers. The loss of lives is a tragedy, and the government has vowed to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of its soldiers during training activities.
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