Southern, Israel Israel Defense Force (IDF) personnel discovered a major discrepancy during a routine storage magazine count from a facility in Negev, Ynet. The discrepancy included over 1,500 shells reported only as tank shells missing from the storage magazines. Authorities suspect the munitions were stolen over a period time to avoid detection.
Yahsihan, Turkey A blast at an Army Ammunition depot in the Kirikkale province killed at least three civilian security guards on the night watch. The blast occurred shortly after midnight in 4-story building reported as a TNT warehouse.
Quito, Ecuador 14 people including nine police officers and five civilians were injured when stored gunpowder unexpectedly exploded. The gunpowder was being stored at a police rescue unit headquarters. The explosion also caused damage to nearby buildings including a school. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. No details were available on the amount or type of gunpowder being stored or whether or not other munitions and/or energetic material was involved. Reportedly four of the five civilians injured were children.
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