Prime Minister Hun Manet has confirmed a devastating loss of twenty soldiers in an ammunition explosion at a base located in the western region of Cambodia.
The blast, which occurred on Saturday afternoon at an army base situated in Kampong Speu province, also resulted in injuries to several soldiers, as stated in a Facebook announcement by Hun Manet.
While details surrounding the incident remain scarce, Hun Manet expressed profound shock upon receiving the distressing news. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, and Hun Manet refrained from addressing the issue in his social media post.
Extending heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, Hun Manet assured that the government would cover the expenses for their funerals and provide compensation to both the deceased and the injured.
Social media platforms were flooded with images depicting a demolished one-story building engulfed in smoke, alongside scenes of injured individuals receiving medical treatment at a hospital.
Additionally, residents from a nearby village shared images online, showcasing shattered windows as a result of the explosion. Hun Manet, a distinguished graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, assumed the role of prime minister following his promotion to a four-star general, succeeding his father, Hun Sen.
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