A sudden explosion rocked a storage facility for ammunition at an Israeli military base, causing panic and chaos among officers and personnel.
According to reports from international news agencies, the incident occurred during routine training at a military base in the southern desert region of Israel.
Eyewitnesses described hearing the deafening blast reverberating in the vicinity, with multiple explosions heard intermittently, though the exact number of blasts couldn’t be confirmed.
Israeli military officials have stated that the explosion resulted in injuries to 9 soldiers, with 2 of them in critical condition and receiving intensive care treatment.
In an official statement, authorities mentioned that the cause of the explosion is yet to be determined, and an inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the incident thoroughly.
Speculation is rife that the explosion might have occurred in a possible grenade depot, where several grenades reportedly detonated, exacerbating the situation with the outbreak of fire.