Russian President Sacks Generals After Deadly Explosions -- CNN
Moscow, Russia (CNN) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sacked four top generals Tuesday after an explosion at a Navy arsenal killed at least eight bomb disposal experts a day earlier, he announced.
He also ordered the Defense Ministry to consider punishments for two other top military officials in the wake of the disaster.
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More News On The Aftermath Of This Russian Arms Depot Blowing Up
Medvedev fires military officials after Ulyanovsk arms depot blasts -- RIA Novosti
Medvedev dismisses high-ranking servicemen of Ulyanovsk depot fire -- ITAR-TASS
Medvedev sacks senior military officials over arms depot blasts -- China View
Eight dead in Russia munitions blast: ministry -- AFP
Blast at Russian arsenal kills 8 during cleanup -- AP
Second Russia weapons depot blast kills eight soldiers -- BBC
My Comment: I have posted this story because it symbolizes the many changes that has occurred in Russia in the past few years. 25 years ago such a story would never have been publicized, the accident hushed up, and the incompetents who caused it still in power.
This is not possible in today's Russia. These firings are going to have repercussions throughout the Russian military .... and many in Russia are going to support these changes and the actions of Russian President Medvedev.
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