Binh Thuan (VNA) – Leading officials of the south central province of Binh Thuan on December 6 visited the families of six military personnel who sacrificed during a defence exercise at the National Shooting Range in Zone 3 based in Xuan Loc district in the southern province of Dong Nai several days ago.
They expressed their condolences to the families of the martyrs, hoping that they will soon overcome the pain and stabilise their lives.
They affirmed that the Party and State will fully provide all benefits and policies for the families in accordance with the law. Additionally, the province, along with relevant departments and agencies, will carefully consider and provide maximum support for any requests or proposals from them.
On December 5, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh issued Decision No. 1521/QĐ-TTg on awarding certificates of national merit service to 12 martyrs who sacrificed during the drill.
According to the Ministry of National Defence, the Military Region 7 organised a defence exercise under harsh weather conditions and in complex terrain from December 1-4.
At 20:27 on December 2, at the National Shooting Range in Zone 3, while transporting explosives to a designated location amidst heavy rain and thunderstorms, a team of soldiers from Battalion 17, Division 5, the Military Region 7, stopped for a break. Suddenly, an explosion occurred, resulting in many casualties. Initial findings revealed that lightning struck an electric detonator, causing it to trigger and detonate the explosives./.
PM directs settlement of consequences of military drill incident in Military Region 7
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 5 signed to issue an official dispatch regarding the aftermath of an incident during a military exercise in Military Region 7 in Xuan Tam commune, Xuan Loc district, the southern province of Dong Nai.
