2023/07/24
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release to explain the "explosion at the Keelung ammunition sub-depot of the Army's 3rd Regional Support Command" (July 24, 2023)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: July 24, 2023 at 16:30
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated that an explosion occurred at the Keelung ammunition depot of the Army's 3rd Regional Support Command around 15:00 this afternoon (15th). After a preliminary investigation, it was found that nine officers and soldiers suffered minor to serious wounds, and they were sent to military and civilian hospitals in the area for emergency treatment. The MND has already instructed the military medical unit and Army Command to fully assist the injured officers and soldiers, and carry out an in-depth investigation to clarify the cause of incident.