Historical Events tagged with "Gërdec"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Explosions at Gërdec Ammunition Depot Claims Lives
March 15th, 2008 17 years ago
Stockpiles of obsolete ammunition exploded at an ex-military ammunition depot in Gërdec, Albania, resulting in the death of 26 individuals. The explosions, which occurred in the vicinity of a residential area, caused extensive damage to nearby homes and infrastructure. Local authorities reported that many victims were individuals involved in the unauthorized demolition of military munitions. The incident raised significant concerns about the safety and regulation of military surplus materials in Albania.
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