In Kharkiv region, bomb disposal experts destroy over 40 WWII-era munitions

Explosive ordnance disposal experts from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region have recovered and destroyed 43 pieces of ammunition dating back to World War II.

According to Ukrinform, the State Emergency Service reported this on Facebook.

According to the agency, 38 mortar shells and 5 artillery shells were discovered in a forest area of the Slobozhanska community.

Read also: Almost 26,000 Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel undergo advanced training in Germany – General Staff

As noted, SES specialists removed and destroyed all explosive devices.

Rescuers reminded the public that even obsolete munitions remain deadly and urged citizens not to touch them if found, but to call 101.

As reported by Ukrinform, over 100,000 square kilometers of Ukraine remain potentially dangerous.