Moldovan sappers liquidated about 670 explosives, over 14,700 cartridges last year

10:33 | 04.01.2023 Category: Social

Chisinau, 4 Jan. /MOLDPRES/- National Army sappers carried out last year 179 demining missions, following which they found and destroyed 668 explosive objects and 14,705 cartridges.

According to the Ministry of Defense, in 2022, sappers were most often requested in Ştefan Vodă, Anenii Noi, Căușeni, Hâncești and Nisporeni districts. All the ammunition was from the World War II period.

The largest amount of explosive objects was found in December, on an agricultural field in the vicinity of Copceac village, Ceadîr-Lunga district. The sappers detected and destroyed 160 munitions, including artillery shells, 82 mm grenade launchers, hand grenades and cartridges.

Another extensive demining mission was executed in August in Răscăieți village, Ștefan Vodă district. As a result of the agricultural work, 100 anti-tank mines, four hand grenades and one artillery projectile were identified. All ammunition was destroyed under maximum security.

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