The bomb squads of the "Folgore" neutralize 195 war devices

05/09/14

On Thursday morning, the bomb technicians of the 8 ° regiment of geniuses of the "Folgore" brigade of Legnago (VR) completed a complex reclamation activity that allowed the neutralization of 195 war bombs dating back to World War II found in an agricultural land in the municipality of Cotignola (RA).

The dangerous remnants of war: mortar bombs, artillery shells and anti-personnel mines (still fully functional), were removed from the recovery site to be finally destroyed at a quarry in the neighboring municipality of Faenza (RA), ideal for ensuring the maximum frame of safety.

The reclamation operations, coordinated by the Prefecture of Ravenna, and supported by a tested civil protection device, were completed in the early afternoon, minimizing the inconvenience for the resident population.

For the Legnago specialists it was the 233 ° intervention since the beginning of the year; this intense activity made it possible to neutralize a destructive potential of 800 bombs of various types and nationalities.

Source: Command of Terrestrial Operations Forces