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Unexploded Ordnance Found Near Shooting Range Raises Safety Concerns

Published March 16, 2026, 11:59
Unexploded Ordnance Found Near Shooting Range Raises Safety Concerns

A video leaked from the Kalochori shooting range in Larnaca reveals the presence of unexploded ordnance, specifically anti-tank missiles, with an integrated detonator. Experts warn that these munitions are particularly dangerous, even more so than explosives previously lost from the same area, due to the presence of a firing mechanism. Their presence in an open area, where citizens frequently move for agricultural work and wild herb gathering, creates serious risks. The case reignites long-standing concerns about the safety of the shooting range, as well as the suitability of the specific location due to its proximity to residential and agricultural areas. Residents have repeatedly requested the relocation of the shooting range, expressing fears for their safety. In the past, in 2020, an accident occurred at the shooting range, where a female member of the Civil Defence was injured by a projectile during a military exercise. This incident highlights the risks not only to citizens but also to personnel involved in the exercises. The management of the shooting range and the implementation of safety protocols are being questioned, as the presence of ordnance and citizen access to the area raise doubts about the effectiveness of the measures taken. The need for strict control and exclusion of the area during exercises with explosives is imperative.