In Sumy region, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Service of the Main Directorate of the National Police successfully neutralized the warhead of russian Kh-59 air-launched missile yesterday. The missile, downed by Ukrainian forces, failed to detonate upon impact.
Residents of nearby village alerted authorities through the emergency hotline after discovering the missile in a plowed field.
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“Upon arriving at the site and inspecting the crash area, we identified the debris as parts of russian Kh-59 air-to-surface missile. Its warhead, weighing over 280 kilograms, did not detonate, so it was neutralized on-site. Afterward, we transported it to a safe location for destruction by detonation,” Ihor Cherniak, head of the EOD Service, said.
This incident adds to the growing number of unexploded ordnance cases that police technicians in the region have handled since the start of the war, reflecting ongoing challenges posed by russian missile strikes.
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