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The Independent
13-05-2025
- The Independent
At least 13 dead as expired ammunition explodes during disposal
At least 13 people have died in an explosion during the disposal of expired ammunition in Indonesia 's West Java province on Monday, army officials told local media. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear. Members of the Indonesian army had been carrying out the disposal of unusable and expired ammunition when the initial explosion occurred, shortly followed by another blast, said Maj. Gen. Kristomei Sianturi, the Indonesian military spokesperson. The ammunition was being stored in a military warehouse centre, in an environmental conservation area in Sagara village of the Garut district. Nine civilians and four army members were killed, Sianturi said, adding that several other people were being treated for various injuries. The cause of the incident is still being investigated, with a focus on whether the standard procedure for ammunition disposal was followed, Sianturi said. The investigation will include how civilians were allowed so close to the detonation site. It occurred on vacant land under the management of West Java's Natural Resources Conservation Agency and is a location far from residential areas and often used for munitions disposal. However, such activities often attract the attention of nearby residents, who take metal fragments, copper or scrap iron from grenades and mortars, Sianturi said, 'And there might be an unexpected second explosion after that.' The area has been cleared to ensure safety in case of further explosions. Local television footage showed an explosion lighting up the sky and thick black smoke, followed by a second blast a few minutes later. Another video showed ambulances evacuating the injured victims and the dead. Monday's blast is the second incident involving Indonesian military ammunition in little over a year.
The Independent
13-05-2025
- The Independent
Expired ammunition explodes during disposal in Indonesia, killing 13 people
An explosion during the disposal of expired ammunitions in Indonesia's West Java province on Monday killed at least 13 people, including four soldiers, military officials said. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear. Members of the Indonesian army were carrying out the disposal of unusable and expired ammunition — which had been stored in a a military warehouse center — in an environmental conservation area in Sagara village of Garut district. The initial explosion was shortly followed by another blast, said Maj. Gen. Kristomei Sianturi, the Indonesian military spokesperson. Nine civilians and four army members were killed, Sianturi said, adding that several other people were being treated for various injuries. The cause of the incident is still being investigated, with a focus on whether the standard procedure for ammunition disposal was followed, Sianturi said. The location — vacant land under the management of West Java's Natural Resources Conservation Agency — is far from residential areas and often used for munitions disposal. However, such activities often attract the attention of nearby residents, who often take metal fragments, copper or scrap iron from grenades and mortars, Sianturi said, 'And there might be an unexpected second explosion after that.' Local television footage showed an explosion lighting up the sky and thick black smoke, followed by a second blast a few minutes later. Another video showed ambulances evacuating the injured victims and the dead.
South China Morning Post
13-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
Explosion at ammunition disposal site in Indonesia kills 13
Thirteen people died in a blast during the disposal of expired military ammunition in Indonesia 's West Java on Monday, army officials told local media, the second incident involving expired ammunition in the country in little over a year. Advertisement The blast happened when Indonesian troops attempted to dispose of rejected munitions by detonating them in a pit in Garut district, West Java province, about 300km (190 miles) from the capital. 'While the team was arranging the detonator inside the pit, suddenly an explosion happened, causing 13 people to die,' army spokesman Wahyu Yudhayana said. He told a press conference that two batches of ammunition had been successfully disposed of before a third attempt went wrong. A still from a social media video shows the explosion at an ammunition disposal site in Indonesia on Monday. Photo: Facebook/KangArdas The location — vacant land in Sagara village of Garut district under the management of West Java's Natural Resources Conservation Agency — is far from residential areas and often used for munitions disposal. Advertisement Nine of the victims were civilians while four were military personnel, military spokesman Kristomei Sianturi told Kompas TV, adding that the military was investigating the cause of the incident.
CTV News
12-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Expired ammunition explodes during disposal in Indonesia, killing 13 people
The Indonesian flag is seen in this undate file image. (Teguh Setiawan via Pexels) JAKARTA, Indonesia — An explosion during the disposal of expired ammunitions in Indonesia's West Java province on Monday killed at least 13 people, including four soldiers, military officials said. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear. Members of the Indonesian army were carrying out the disposal of unusable and expired ammunition — which had been stored in a a military warehouse center — in an environmental conservation area in Sagara village of Garut district. The initial explosion was shortly followed by another blast, said Maj. Gen. Kristomei Sianturi, the Indonesian military spokesperson. Nine civilians and four army members were killed, Sianturi said, adding that several other people were being treated for various injuries. The cause of the incident is still being investigated, with a focus on whether the standard procedure for ammunition disposal was followed, Sianturi said. The location — vacant land under the management of West Java's Natural Resources Conservation Agency — is far from residential areas and often used for munitions disposal. However, such activities often attract the attention of nearby residents, who often take metal fragments, copper or scrap iron from grenades and mortars, Sianturi said, 'And there might be an unexpected second explosion after that.' Local television footage showed an explosion lighting up the sky and thick black smoke, followed by a second blast a few minutes later. Another video showed ambulances evacuating the injured victims and the dead. Niniek Karmini, The Associated Press
Washington Post
12-05-2025
- Washington Post
Expired ammunition explodes during disposal in Indonesia, killing 13 people
JAKARTA, Indonesia — An explosion during the disposal of expired ammunitions in Indonesia's West Java province on Monday killed at least 13 people, including four soldiers, military officials said. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear. Members of the Indonesian army were carrying out the disposal of unusable and expired ammunition — which had been stored in a a military warehouse center — in an environmental conservation area in Sagara village of Garut district. The initial explosion was shortly followed by another blast, said Maj. Gen. Kristomei Sianturi, the Indonesian military spokesperson.
