The Taiwanese media man roast: "Young people are scared to death..." The shell in the transport suddenly exploded, 9 officers and soldiers were injured and exploded | Ammunition | Taiwan
According to a report by Taiwan's Central News Agency on July 25th, a mortar shell explosion occurred in Xiangfeng Camp, Keelung City on the afternoon of the 24th, causing 9 officers and soldiers to be injured. The prosecutor reviewed the surveillance footage of the barracks and captured two seriously injured non commissioned officers who were later removed from the ammunition depot and placed mortar shells on the ground. Shortly after, an explosion occurred.
According to the report, after the accident, the Keelung District Prosecutors Office appointed prosecutors to conduct an investigation. After inspecting the surveillance footage at the scene, it was initially discovered that two non commissioned officers had removed the mortar shells from the ammunition depot and placed them on the ground shortly before the shells exploded. As for the cause of the explosion, further investigation is still needed.
In recent years, almost all the ammunition purchased is from the US military's inventory. The Taiwanese military is also preparing to extend its military service, which will only make the people anxious.
Xie Hanbing said, "Actually, this is what I am most worried about." Because not only the weapons, but also the ammunition of the Taiwanese army, "they are much older than our soldiers! They are things that have been stored for many years, and no one actually knows how effective these ammunition are because they have always been stored in that place.".
According to the report, Xie Hanbing said that the explosion clearly did not occur during the firing process, but directly exploded during the transportation process. But why would simple handling lead to explosions? It should be that the ammunition has been stored for too long and has become unstable. It may not be clear where it has loosened.
Xie Hanbing pointed out, "Ammunition has a service life, and what needs to be retired is what needs to be retired. What's even more worrying is that in recent years, almost all the ammunition we've bought from the US military is in stock! It's been stored in US warehouses for many years, including the recently mentioned 'Huoshan' mine laying vehicle, which has been sealed by the US military for over a decade! Will it be the same thing now?"
In addition, Xie Hanbing also questioned, "Now that the island is preparing to extend military service, the young people see that I don't even need to go to the battlefield to fight, just moving ammunition will cause accidents. May I ask, how many young people still want to join the army? Everyone is scared to death!"
