cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/58885087
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Bangladesh’s Chinese-origin tank explodes during firing exercise, 2 killed, officer injured
Two Bangladeshi Army soldiers were killed and an officier was injured after a Chinese- origin tank allegedly exploded during a field firing exercise at the Hathazari Field Firing Range in Chattogram.
The accident occurred on Tuesday, September 9, when the Chinese tank suddenly exploded, leaving two soldiers killed and anothe injured.
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A purported video of the incident has also gone viral on social media. It shows a soldier blown into the air as the Chinese-origin Type 59 tank explodes during the firing exercise.
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That’s a pretty gross oversimplification
They’re using a +60 year old tank. If it exploded when they fired it, either the breach or barrel failed in some way that couldn’t contain the ammunition.
That means they probably weren’t properly maintaining or inspecting it. Weapons can be safe if they’re treated properly (and you’re not on the business end of them).
Definitely a important fact to consider :)
Saying that… Well… even a well maintained and inspect weapon is still dangerous, maybe more dangerous, just for a different party :)
It could have been operator error and fired out of battery. There’s no information on the cause yet.