Explosion Accident of Cremoa at Frontline Unit in Gangwon... 1 Injured
[Asia Economy Military Specialist Yang Nak-gyu] A soldier was injured when a Claymore detonator exploded at a forward unit in Gangwon Province. A Claymore is an anti-personnel mine installed in areas where enemy approach is expected during surveillance or ambush.
According to the Army on the 30th, at around 11:15 a.m., a Claymore detonator exploded for unknown reasons during a shift change of a surveillance unit at a base located in Yanggu. The detonator is the ignition device that triggers the explosion.
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The accident occurred while soldiers were inspecting ammunition and other equipment for the mission handover. The injured soldier is receiving medical evacuation and treatment, and is reported to be in stable condition. The Army is investigating the exact cause and circumstances of the accident.
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