Finland: Seven soldiers wounded in grenade accident

Seven soldiers were injured during target practice when a grenade launcher was fired at a shooting range in northern Finland today.

Finland: Seven soldiers wounded in grenade accident

Seven soldiers were injured during target practice when a grenade launcher was fired at a shooting range in northern Finland today.

ā€œOne of the grenade launchers exploded, injuring these men, but we don’t have any details as to the cause. We are now concentrating on providing medical first aid,ā€ said Lt. Col. Aki Sihvonen.

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