Accessibility links

Breaking News

Man Dies After Drinking From Explosive Shell


From Caucasus Press:

One man was killed and six were injured in a projectile explosion in the village of Kumburi of Vani district.

The accident took place in David Julakidze’s family. The 39-year-old man tried to drink wine from a "special dish" and used for this the projectile, which he brought along from a military unit, where he had served.

The projectile exploded, killing him on the spot and wounding his six guests and family members. One of them was urgently operated and his condition still remains very serious.

Investigation is being conducted by Kutaisi Prosecutor’s Office.

-- Luke Allnutt

About This Blog

Written by RFE/RL editors and correspondents, Transmission serves up news, comment, and the odd silly dictator story. While our primary concern is with foreign policy, Transmission is also a place for the ideas -- some serious, some irreverent -- that bubble up from our bureaus. The name recognizes RFE/RL's role as a surrogate broadcaster to places without free media. You can write us at transmission+rferl.org

Latest Posts

XS
SM
MD
LG