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National mourning declared in Kazakhstan
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- 28 August, 2021
- 05:42
Kazakhstan President Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev declared August 29 the day of national mourning for those who lost their lives in the explosion in an ammunition depot, Report informs, citing RIA Novosti.
On August 26, the Kazakh Defense Ministry informed that the fire broke out in a depot in a military unit in Jambyl where engineering ammunition is stored. At least six explosions occurred.
The Defense Ministry did not rule out arson in the depot.
Twelve people died in the accident in the military unit in Kazakhstan.
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