More troops arriving at Vrbětice munitions depot

Another 100 soldiers have arrived in Vrbětice, eastern Moravia to help contain the crisis at a munitions depot that was damaged by a powerful blast in mid-October. Uncontrolled explosions have been taking place at the site since, preventing the planned transfer of munitions untouched by the first explosion. Last week the government ordered another 500 soldiers to the site to deal with clean-up work and provide security. The clean-up operation is expected to last for months.