munitions

Serbia

At least two workers killed in explosions at Serbian munitions factory

The deadly blasts occurred at a factory near Belgrade that produces rocket fuel and several other munitions.

23/11/2021

Albania

Former Albania minister charged over deadly 2008 munitions explosion

Fatmir Mediu has been charged with abuse of power over the blast at a munitions disposal factory in 2008 that killed 26 people.

28/10/2021

Ecotech

AI will finally remove toxic weapons from the bottom of the sea

Millions of weapons were dumped in the sea after WWII and the 100-year work of removing them is just beginning.

11/10/2021

Albania

Albanian court reopens case against ex-minister over fatal blast

Fatmir Mediu has denied any wrongdoing related to the 2008 deadly explosion at a munitions factory in Gerdec, which killed 26 people.

24/09/2021

Kazakhstan

At least 9 killed after explosion at ammunition depot in Kazakhstan

According to the Kazakh Defence Ministry, a fire at the Soviet-era depot spread quickly to the ammunition, causing several detonations.

26/08/2021

Czech Republic

Czech Republic demands damages from Russia over 2014 depot explosion

The Czech Foreign Ministry said they had summoned Russia's ambassador on Monday to call for compensation.

28/06/2021

Serbia

Huge explosions rock Serbia munitions factory, forcing evacuation

A series of explosions have detonated at a military munitions factory near the central Serbian town of Čačak. No injuries have been reported.

04/06/2021

Albania

New bid to put Albania's ex-defence minister on trial over 2008 blast

26 people were killed when a munitions disposal factory exploded near the capital Tirana in 2008.

07/05/2021