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Bombs from World War II found in the yard of an elementary school in Radanovići

A rapid response by the Unexploded Ordnance Disposal Department of the Protection and Rescue Directorate resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of explosives at the scene.

In the courtyard of the Nikola Đurković Elementary School in Radanovići, during the construction of the parking lot, bombs from World War II were found, which is why the work was suspended, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP) announced.

It is emphasized that, due to the rapid reaction of the Unexploded Ordnance Disposal Department of the Protection and Rescue Directorate, a large quantity of explosive materials was found at that location.

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“On that occasion, a total of 124 mortar mines, 45 larger cannon shells, 22 smaller cannon shells, as well as 20 mortar mine fuses and a small amount of ammunition were seized. All the found items were of Italian manufacture and date back to the Second World War,” the statement added.