On Monday, there was an ammunition detonation in the training area of the Czech Army, resulting in an unspecified number of people injured, informed the army on the social platform X. The incidental occurred at Libava, located in the east part of the Czech Republic.
Details of the origin of the detonation and the condition of the victims have not yet been disclosed. Emergency and military services immediately embarked on a rescue effort to supply assistance to the injured and safe the area.
Podrobnosti k výbuchu ve vojenském prostoru Libavá shrnje editor Martin Laštůvka 👇 pic.twitter.com/AOmdCrJMBl
— ČT24 (@CT24zive) June 17, 2024Is there a Libavá military camp? Ammunition explosion
The Libavá military base, located in the east part of the Czech Republic, is 1 of the most crucial training areas in the country. It is the second largest ground in the Czech Republic, covering an area of over 300 hectares. The polygon is located in the geomorphological region of Nízké Jeseník – Oderské vrchy and is managed by the Military Forests of the Czech Republic.
Libavá plays a key function in training both Czech and global military units. Military exercises are regularly held there, including large global maneuvers specified as "Immediate Response" and "Defender Europe", which attract thousands of soldiers from various NATO countries.
Training place for Ukrainian soldiers
Recently, this field has besides become a place of intensive training of Ukrainian soldiers, which is part of wider efforts to support Ukraine in the face of the ongoing conflict. The training programme provides for 5 stages to be completed by the end of 2023 and each training cycle takes 4 weeks.
The Libavá polygon is closed to the public, and access to it is strictly controlled, which ensures safety for both participants and local residents.
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