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Projectile event in Odessa Oblast, Odessa area, Ukraine on Sun 20th May 2018

20th May 2018

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On May 20, at 07:00, the Rescue Service 101 received a message that during the construction works on the street. Jabotinsky found objects that are similar in appearance to explosive. A group of pyrotechnic works of emergency rescue unit of special purpose of the Main Directorate of the SES of Ukraine in Odessa region was immediately sent to the scene. During the survey, SROS pyrotechnics identified and identified 18 artillery shells with a 76 mm gauge during World War II. The ammunition was seized, transported to a special landfill and, at 14:35, disposed of by blasting. Pyrotechnic works involved 2 units of special equipment and 5 specialists.

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Ukraine (UKR)

Odessa Oblast ( Odessa area )

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