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Nagorno-Karabakh: Fuel Depot Blast Kills 20 As Refugee Count Doubles

Nagorno-Karabakh: Fuel Depot Blast Kills 20 As Refugee Count Doubles

An explosion at a fuel depot in Nagorno-Karabakh has killed 20 people and injured hundreds more, local Armenian authorities say. Nearly 300 people were admitted to hospitals, with dozens of them "still in critical condition". It comes as the Armenian government said 13,350 refugees had crossed into the country from the enclave. The disputed region in Azerbaijan is home to a majority of some 120,000 ethnic Armenians. It is not yet clear what caused the explosion on Monday evening near the main city of Khankendi, known as Stepanakert by Armenians. Petrol stations were overwhelmed as thousands tried to leave the…
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