Blasts damage broadcasting antennae transmitting Russian radio in Transnistria

Blasts damage broadcasting antennae transmitting Russian radio in Transnistria

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Explosions have been reported at a radio broadcasting facility in the village of Maiac, Grigoriopol district, in self-proclaimed Transnistria.

“On the morning of April 26, two explosions took place in the village of Maiac, Grigoriopo district: the first at 6:40 and the second at 7:05... As of 9:00 it is confirmed that two powerful antennae were damaged: a megawatt and half-megaWatt. Both broadcast Russian radio. None of the employees of the Transnistrian Radio and Television Center or local residents were injured," the Transnistrian Interior Ministry said.

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The details of the incident are currently being investigated. It is unclear who stands behind the attack.

On Monday, April 25, a series of blasts hit the premises of the State Security Ministry of self-proclaimed Transnistria in Tiraspol. No one was hurt in the incident.

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