cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/58885087
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Bangladesh’s Chinese-origin tank explodes during firing exercise, 2 killed, officer injured
Two Bangladeshi Army soldiers were killed and an officier was injured after a Chinese- origin tank allegedly exploded during a field firing exercise at the Hathazari Field Firing Range in Chattogram.
The accident occurred on Tuesday, September 9, when the Chinese tank suddenly exploded, leaving two soldiers killed and anothe injured.
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A purported video of the incident has also gone viral on social media. It shows a soldier blown into the air as the Chinese-origin Type 59 tank explodes during the firing exercise.
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Do you think the title would’ve mentioned an “All-American” tank if it had been a 60 year old M48, or do you see the bias at play?