In Rakhiv district, bomb experts destroyed 29 explosive devices (PHOTOS)

On September 5, bomb squad destroyed 29 explosive devices that had been found yesterday near the village of Lazeshchyna in Rakhiv district.

First, they received a report from local residents about the discovery of three metal objects similar to mortar shells.

Upon arrival at the scene, bomb experts identified the found objects – they were mortar shells. Then, during the examination of the surrounding area, rescuers using a metal detector found 26 more explosive devices.

Overall, 29 pieces of munitions were found, including 17 mortar shells of 82 mm caliber, 2 mortar shells of 50 mm caliber, 1 artillery shell of 122 mm caliber and 9 hand grenades F-1 of the World War II period.

All munitions were destroyed on the same day.

Source: State Emergenices Service of Ukraine Office in Transcarpathian region.