Military personnel neutralized dangerous ammunition near the Danube River

17.08.2026 | Defense

A specialized team from Shumen destroyed artillery shells and mortar bombs discovered near the 376th kilometer of the Danube River in the Silistra region.

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Dangerous discovery near the Danube River

Servicemen from a unit in Shumen successfully neutralized unexploded ordnance discovered in the area of the 376th river kilometer of the Danube River, Silistra region. The operation was carried out on Sunday under the leadership of Major Angel Ivanov.

Among the discovered ammunition were two mortar bombs with a diameter of 30 cm and a total of seven cannonball-type artillery shells of various calibers.

All dangerous items were transported in strict compliance with safety measures to the “Divdyadovo” training center, where they were destroyed. The military's actions were carried out by order of the Chief of Defense and the commander of the Land Forces.

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