Explosion hits government HQ in Chechnya

An explosion has ripped through the headquarters of the Russian-backed government in Chechnya during a cabinet meeting.

An explosion has ripped through the headquarters of the Russian-backed government in Chechnya during a cabinet meeting.

The explosion on the third floor of the building shattered glass, blew out doors and wounded a number of people.

Head of the Chechen administration Mr Akhmad Kadyrov was holding a meeting of top officials.

Initial information indicates none of those officials have been hurt.

PA

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