Mar 7 β€’ 15:20 UTC πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda

Police find unexploded Russian drone warhead in Kyiv and plan controlled blast

Ukrainian police discovered an unexploded warhead from a Russian drone in a Kyiv forest and are preparing to detonate it safely.

Ukrainian police have located an unexploded warhead from a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. The police announced that the munition was discovered in a forest park area close to the village of Lisnyky, prompting them to secure the area by restricting access and closing off traffic on the Dniprovske Motorway to ensure public safety. This action is part of an ongoing effort to manage and mitigate dangers posed by remnants of war within the city.

An investigative team has been deployed to the site, including patrol officers and bomb disposal experts from Kyiv police, who are taking necessary precautions to ensure the situation is under control. Authorities have indicated that they plan to conduct a controlled detonation of the warhead on-site, and have reassured residents that any explosion audible from the blast will pose no threat to them. This proactive response illustrates the police's commitment to handling potential hazards resulting from the ongoing conflict.

The incident unfolds against the backdrop of heightened tensions as Kyiv faced damage to critical infrastructure in recent military actions, including a Russian attack on March 6-7 that left nearly 1,905 buildings without heating in several districts. Such incidents are part of daily life in Kyiv amidst the ongoing war with Russia, underscoring the challenges faced by civilians residing in areas affected by military operations. The situation remains fragile as authorities continue to address the risks posed by unexploded ordnance and other remnants of conflict.

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