Projectile

Projectile event in Riscani, Avrameni area, Moldova, Republic of on Wed 6th May 2026

6th May 2026

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❗Spring is the season of agricultural work. Along with it, "surprises" appear in the soil.

🔵The sappers of the Motorized Infantry Brigade "Moldova", recently, were requested in the village of Avrameni, Riscani district. Here, the locals discovered an explosive object in the soil during some agricultural work.

Following the field research, the military identified a 120 mm caliber artillery projectile. This was from the period of World War II.

👉The object was taken over and neutralized in maximum safety conditions. We thank the citizens for their vigilance!

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Moldova, Republic of (MDA)

Riscani ( Avrameni area )

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