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Explosions at Russian munitions depot as villages are evacuated

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Ten Russian villages are evacuated after explosions at munitions depot sparked by wildfires By Chris Pleasance for MailOnline Published: 14:37 BST, 7 October 2020 | Updated: 14:53 BST, 7 October 2020 Ten villages in Russia have been evacuated after wildfires sparked a blaze at an ammunition depot, causing multiple explosions. Rounds could be heard detonating … Read more

WWII wreck off Kent coast carrying 1,400 tonnes of munitions needs vital safety work

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WWII boat that sank off Kent carrying 1,400 tons of munitions needs urgent work carrying out on it to stop devastating explosion that could send a 4ft tidal wave surging down the Thames The SS Richard Montgomery ran aground in August 1944 off the coast of Kent The Liberty ship was carrying 7,000 tonnes of … Read more