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Numerous inmates at the prison, which is located near the ammunitions store, are reported to have been injured.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The weapons and ammunitions segment posted a 38% jump in third-quarter sales to 691 million euros.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Fumes from burning everything from rubber, chemical waste and ammunitions to human feces have caused rare cancers and respiratory illnesses in veterans.

From Reuters • Aug. 10, 2023

They also captured the Yarmouk ammunitions factory in June, seized areas east of the strategic Halfaya Bridge and recently took over the south Khartoum and Omdurman Central Reserve Police bases, according to residents and analysts.

From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2023

Suitable places must also be assigned for cooking, for baggage, and for provisions, military stores, and ammunitions.

From Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. by Halleck, Henry Wager