Thousands of people were evacuated after huge explosions at an ammunition depot in Russia's Krasnoyarsk region sent shells flying for many kilometers on August 5. The authorities said explosions had ceased on August 6, but that it was still too dangerous for residents to return to their homes.
Huge Explosions Rock Russian Ammo Dump
- By Ray Furlong
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Flames and smoke belch over the horizon at Achinsk, in Russia's Krasnoyarsk region.
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A family watches the explosions from afar.
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A spectacular still image, taken from video footage.
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Officials said 12 people were hospitalized, six of whom were discharged after treatment. One person was reported missing.
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Russian Emergency Situations Ministry employees evacuate residents from the nearby village of Kamenka.
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Residents of settlements within 20 kilometers of Kamenka were evacuated.
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Authorities said more than 9,500 local residents and military personnel were evacuated from the area, and more than 6,000 people left the area on their own.
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People wait for evacuation.
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Thousands of tank and artillery shells were stored at the depot, about 3,000 kilometers east of Moscow.
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Russia's deputy defense minister said on August 6 that the depot will be shut down.
