Three people were killed and 16 injured in an explosion at an ammunition depot in the Belgorod region of Russia.

The picture shows the Russian army conscripts undergoing training.

(European News Agency)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] Russian media reported on the 15th that an explosion occurred in an ammunition depot located in the Belgorod region on the border between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in 3 deaths and 16 injuries, all of whom were conscripted Soldiers enlisted to fight in Ukraine.

According to comprehensive foreign media reports, the explosion in Belgorod accidentally occurred in a local cultural center, which was used to store Russian ammunition.

Local officials claimed that the ammunition explosion was caused by a non-commissioned officer's "improper handling" of the grenade. 16 people including the non-commissioned officer were injured and have been sent to hospital for treatment. In addition, the accident caused 3 deaths.

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Russia's Interfax News Agency reported that eight soldiers were still missing as of the evening of the 15th.

It is understood that these dead and wounded soldiers were previously recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine.