Kazakhstan: At least 16 injured after massive explosion at ammunition depot

W/S Smoke over ammunition depot after it was exploded in fire near city of Arys
W/S Smoke over ammunition depot
W/S Smoke over ammunition depot
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At least sixteen people were injured after an ammunition depot exploded in a military base near the town of Arys in the southern Turkistan region on Monday.
According to preliminary reports, a massive fire erupted at the base after the initial blast, and thick plumes of smoke could be seen rising up from the scene.
According to the local authorities, residents of the nearby houses were ordered to evacuate and a state of emergency was declared in the whole region.
The cause of the explosion is being investigated.