An accident occurred on Monday at a military training ground near Tapa.
Five active-duty soldiers from the Scouts Battalion were injured.
The accident happened during the testing of a mortar. A high pressure built up inside the weapon, causing it to rupture.
The commander of the Scouts Battalion stated that this was a rare occurrence.
He emphasized that all soldiers had received proper training before the shooting.
He believes that the weapon was not defective. It had been used multiple times before.
The accident is currently under investigation. The shooting was filmed, which will aid the investigation.
The injured soldiers were taken to the hospital. One of them sustained more severe injuries.
Some soldiers were already able to leave the hospital in the afternoon.
The incident is being investigated by the Defense Police and the Military Police.