The Directorate for Protection and Rescue (DMSH) has reported the recovery of a 75mm artillery shell dating back to World War I. The ordnance was recently found in the area known as “Kjupot,” situated southwest of Gjirokastër, in close proximity to the international border with Greece. Upon discovery, the shell was immediately secured by specialized emergency services personnel.
DMSH pyrotechnicians issued a critical safety warning regarding the recovered material. Experts cautioned that this unexploded munition poses a significant hazard, noting that its potential lethal radius extends up to 150 meters. They stressed that even a minor impact or disturbance could be sufficient to trigger the shell’s detonation.
According to DMSH pyrotechnician Gjorgji Stefanov, the shell has been identified as a type of artillery round from the period of World War I. He indicated that the ordnance is highly likely to be a targeted piece of equipment that remained inert but unexploded over time. The recovery effort underscores the ongoing risk posed by historical military materiel across the region’s border areas.
The prompt securing of this unexploded shell highlights the expertise of the responding teams. Authorities continue to manage the site to ensure public safety while specialized teams work to assess the stability and disposition of the dangerous relic found near the border crossing.
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