A 75mm artillery grenade, dating back to the First World War, was recently found at a location known as “Kupot,” situated in the southwest of Gevgelija, near the international border with Greece. The discovery highlights the continued presence of unexploded ordnance in the region, as the site has reportedly become a stockpile for such materials. According to officials from the Directorate for Security and Salvation (DZS), pyrotechnics officers successfully located and subsequently disarmed the projectile.
A representative from the DZS confirmed that the specific grenade found was a towed projectile type. The presence of this type of military ordnance necessitates significant public safety advisories. DZS pyrotechnics officers issued warnings regarding the inherent danger posed by unexploded materials, noting that the grenade carries a potential lethal radius of up to 150 meters.
They emphasized that activation can occur from minimal impact, underscoring the extreme hazard associated with such relics. The recovery operation underscores the ongoing risks associated with historical conflict zones. The successful removal and disarmament of the grenade by specialized services prevented a potential incident.
Authorities continue to advise the public to exercise extreme caution when traversing areas near the border, especially given the documented accumulation of unexploded ordnance. The incident serves as a reminder of the persistent need for specialized clearance operations in these border regions.
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