Rocket

Rocket event in Tulcea County, Pardina area, Romania on Sat 16th May 2026

16th May 2026

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An unexploded unguided rocket was discovered in the Romanian village of Pardina, near the border with Ukraine.

Source : Ministry of National Defense of Romania

Literally : "On Saturday, May 16, at around 3:00 p.m., the Ministry of National Defense received a report that an unexploded unguided rocket was discovered in the yard of an uninhabited house in the village of Pardina, Tulcea County."

Details : It is noted that the area has been surrounded, and representatives of the police, border guard service, and Romanian intelligence service are on site.

Technical examination confirmed the presence of two kilograms of explosives in the shell body.

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Tulcea County ( Pardina area )

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