Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Gjirokastër County, Tepelenë area, Albania on Tue 21st April 2026

21st April 2026

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A 29-year-old man and his 36-year-old friend were injured when an explosive substance detonated accidentally in a storage building next to the 29-year-old man’s home. Police later found detonation cord and military ammunition in the storage building, and the 29-year-old man was placed under investigation for illegal possession. Both injured men remained under medical care and were out of danger.

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Albania (ALB)

Gjirokastër County ( Tepelenë area )

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