On the military polygon exploded tank T-72

3 military were killed in the explosion of ammunition in the tank in the Khabarovsk territory. The incident happened on the ground near the village Prince-Volkonskoe.

In the Khabarovsk territory during the exercise was an explosion of ammunition in the tank T-72. The victims were two urgent military service and controlling their officer. 1 of the military managed to scramble out of the burning tank, but to save his doctors failed.

As explained in the Management of the Department of public relations and information of the defense Ministry, the incident happened during a routine night classes at the landfill "Michnik". Moreover, the military Prosecutor's office said that the fire fighting vehicle discovered immediately, Komsomolskaya Pravda reports. A little bit later exploded ammunition.

"Apparently, the soldiers managed to jump out of the burning car and didn't get to a safe distance, differently from them, absolutely nothing would be left, tank just broke, " commented PE military. In this model, there is no automatic fire extinguishing system to activate it, press the special button. Probably, leaving the tank, the soldiers were not in time or failed to include.

According to unconfirmed information, the reason of tragedy became infringement of safety, although it is known that before the sessions of the Commission compounds were tested condition of equipment, arms and ammunition. The personnel of the tank crew had tolerance for firing, and personally before performing combat tasks tank commander reported readiness.

To verify parts of the accident in the morning on the scene left the military investigators. At the crash site is being developed by the Commission under the control of commander of the Eastern military district on identification of the causes and events of the accident. In fact PE initiated criminal proceedings under the article "Violation of rules for handling weapons and items, representing an increased danger to others".

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