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Tank Explosion Kills, Injures Soldiers During Japan Drill

A tragic incident occurred during a military exercise in Japan's Oita Prefecture when a shell exploded inside a tank. The explosion resulted in the deaths and injuries of several Ground Self-Defense Force members.

21 Apr, 02:25 — 21 Apr, 02:25
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japan-timesMostly Factual110d ago

Three GSDF members possibly injured in tank explosion in Oita Prefecture

Three Ground Self-Defense Force members may have been injured Tuesday after a tank exploded during training at the Hijudai maneuver area in Oita Prefecture, local media reported.

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First report: NHK World · 21 Apr, 01:52Full coverage: 4 · 10hWindow: 10h
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NHK World21 Apr, 01:52First to report

陸自の演習場で訓練中に弾薬爆発 複数隊員巻き込まれたか 大分

japan-times21 Apr, 02:25

Three GSDF members possibly injured in tank explosion in Oita Prefecture

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le-figaro21 Apr, 05:29

Japon : trois militaires tués dans l’explosion d’un char

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tvn2421 Apr, 11:23Latest update

Tragiczny wypadek na poligonie. W czołgu wybuchł pocisk, są ofiary

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