149 WWII-Era Munitions Safely Destroyed by Emergency Services in Rivne Region

Disposal of Explosive Ordnance in Rivne Region

According to ДСНС: In the forest near the village of Mala Moshchanytsia in Ukraine's Rivne region, specialists from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) have safely destroyed 149 pieces of live ammunition dating back to the Second World War. These dangerous items, which remained in a functional state, posed a significant threat to local residents. The discovery of such ordnance is a grim legacy of the intense fighting that occurred across Ukraine during the 1940s.

SESU sappers conducted the disposal operation by transporting the munitions to a specially designated area and carrying out a controlled detonation. The public is urged to follow specific safety protocols if they encounter any suspicious object:

• Do not approach it;
• Do not touch it;
• Immediately call the emergency number 101.

The Critical Role of the Emergency Services

This incident underscores the vital, ongoing work of the SESU in protecting public safety, as unexploded ordnance from past conflicts can remain lethally unstable for many decades. Local authorities and emergency services, highlighting their continuous efforts to clear areas of explosive hazards, urge citizens to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to official guidance upon discovering any dangerous items.

This recent operation in the Rivne region highlights the ongoing challenges of dealing with unexploded ordnance from World War II. Similarly, in a recent incident, emergency services in the Kyiv region successfully neutralized a dangerous artillery shell, demonstrating the persistent need for vigilance and safety measures when encountering such remnants of the past. For more details on this operation, visit the recent disposal of a WWII artillery shell in Kyiv.