A rocket casing, manufactured in the United States, was discovered in the capital of Kosovo, Pristina, after 27 years. The explosive device was found by chance on a Wednesday afternoon while workers were excavating a foundation in the “New Pristina” neighborhood. Specialized demining units from the Kosovo Security Force responded immediately to the scene, supported by the Kosovo Police and KFOR Finland personnel.
Experts suspect the rocket belongs to the conflict era, specifically linking it to the NATO bombings that occurred in the spring of 1999 during attacks on Serbian barracks. This suspicion is based on the device’s proximity to the former Serbian military headquarters in Hajvalja. The recovered ordnance is identified as a type of rocket designed in 1983.
It measures 4.14 meters in length. Its discovery underscores the lingering dangers of unexploded ordnance within Kosovo’s urban areas. The incident required immediate intervention from multiple security and military bodies to ensure public safety in Pristina.
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