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world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

WWII Bomb Found in Plymouth Detonated at Sea after Evacuations

A 500kg German WW2 bomb found in a Plymouth garden caused a four-day evacuation of thousands of people before being safely detonated at sea. The bomb was transported through the city's streets and then taken by boat beyond the breakwater for detonation. The disposal marked the end of significant disruption for residents, with over 10,000 people and 4,300 properties falling within the evacuation cordon. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps praised the "bravery and fortitude" of those involved in the operation, while the city's council leader thanked everyone for their support during the incident.

via BBC.com|

#bomb-disposal #detonation #evacuation

odd-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Explosive Garden Decor: UK Police Safely Dispose of Bomb Disguised as Ornament"

A couple in the UK discovered that their garden ornament, which they had believed to be a fake missile for over 40 years, turned out to be a live bomb. The bomb disposal team detonated the shell, which was found by the previous owner of the home and had been used as a target practice dummy by the Royal Navy. The bomb, dating back to the late 19th century, was safely transported away from the residential area and detonated in a quarry. The couple expressed sadness at parting with their long-standing fixture.

via USA TODAY|

#bomb #detonation #garden-ornament

conflict2 years ago•0 min saved

Explosive Developments in Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ammunition Dumps Destroyed and Detonated

Russian invaders plan to detonate 20 tonnes of ammunition in the village of Rykove, Kherson region. Residents have been ordered to evacuate and the Russian military has set up reinforced checkpoints and patrols. This comes after a large Russian ammunition depot was detonated in Rykove, causing powerful explosions in the temporarily captured territory of Kherson region.

via Ukrinform|

#ammunition #conflict #detonation

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Innovative Techniques for Clearing Russian Land Mines in Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers are using unconventional tools like dead animals, fiberglass rods, ropes, and hooks to identify and detonate Russian land mines, which pose a long-term threat to Ukrainian civilians. Landmines are a favorite tactic of the Russian military, resulting in hundreds of military and civilian casualties. The UN estimates that an area four times as large as Switzerland is now potentially unsafe. De-mining Ukraine would cost more than $37 billion, according to the World Bank.

via Business Insider|

#de-mining #detonation #explosives

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Croatia destroys buried Nazi ship mine in sea.

Croatian authorities detonated a massive Nazi-era anti-ship mine found buried in the seabed near the historic port city of Rijeka. The 1,500-pound mine was moved further away from the city before being detonated with a special police unit. About 500 residents were evacuated during the operation, and the explosion sent a tremendous plume of seawater skyward. The mine had laid buried in the seabed since World War II and contained huge quantities of explosives. Rijeka suffered heavy damage during the war, and the city was occupied by the Axis powers for much of the conflict.

via New York Post |

#anti-ship-mine #croatia #detonation