Explosion at Cambodian Military Base Kills 20 Soldiers in Accident Caused by Old Ammunition
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Cambodia’s Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that a tragic explosion at a military base in the southwestern part of the country resulted in the death of 20 soldiers and left many others injured. According to the ministry, the incident was caused by a “technical issue” related to old and degraded ammunition that was being relocated at the base. The army initially suspected that the explosion, which took place on Saturday, was …