2 explosions occurred in DMZ blast; forensic analysis on mine fragments under way: military
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- Two consecutive explosions occurred in the suspected...
Two blasts struck the suspected landmine site in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) earlier this week, critically injuring two South Korean soldiers, according to a military official on Wednesday. The investigation into the explosion that occurred south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) within the DMZ is ongoing, with speculation mounting over potential North Korean involvement.
Initial reports confirm that one battalion commander sustained a severe ankle injury while a noncommissioned officer suffered a leg fracture. They were en route to clear a path for a United Nations Command (UNC) inspection, scheduled for early next week, aimed at verifying North Korea's alleged mine-laying activities.
The first blast occurred around 10:50 a.m., injuring a staff sergeant. When the battalion commander approached to offer assistance, he too was struck by the second blast, further complicating the already tense situation. Forensic analysis of the mine fragments is underway to ascertain the exact cause and origin of the explosions.
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