03 Apr 2019 | 12:14 AM UTC
Russia: Limited disruptions reported after explosion in St. Petersburg April 2 /update 1
Police launch investigation into explosion at A.F. Mozhaysky Military and Space Academy in St. Petersburg April 2; minimal traffic disruptions possible over coming hours
Event
Three people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in an explosion at the A.F. Mozhaysky Military and Space Academy in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, April 2. Authorities indicate the detonation occurred as troops attempted to transport unexploded ordnance discovered in a service room of an academy administrative building. The explosion reportedly caused a stairwell to collapse, temporarily trapping several people in the building. Minimal traffic disruptions are possible in the area over the coming hours.
Context
A small detonation was reported at 13:00 (local time) at the A.F. Mozhaysky Military and Space Academy on April 2.
Advice
Individuals in St. Petersburg are advised to monitor developments to the situation and report any suspicious behavior or activity to the authorities.
