Military object exploded in Başkale: 12-year-old boy seriously injured 2022-07-26 13:47:36   VAN - As a result of the explosion of a military object in the Başkale district of Van, 12-year-old H.E. was seriously injured.   12-year-old H.E. was seriously injured as a result of the explosion of a military object in the Baskale district of Van. The incident happened this morning at the Iranian border of the district. H.E., who took his sheep to the pastures on the border line to graze them, was seriously injured as a result of the explosion of a military object there. After the explosion that took place a short distance from the military area, H.E. was taken to the Başkale State Hospital by the citizens. After the first intervention here, H.E. He was taken to Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Dursun Odabaşı Medical Center.   'EXPLOSION OCCURRED NEAR THE BARRACKS'   Father Hanifi Eryılmaz, who gave information to our agency, stated that one of his hands was chopped off, and that he had severe wounds on his right leg and face. Eryılmaz said that his son had was left waiting at the scene for a long time after he was injured, underlined that no one helped him even though the military facility is very close by. Eryılmaz told that his son is in very serious condition, fighting for his life.   It was stated that the child was taken the intensive care unit.