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Hand Grenade from the Invasion Era Found in Kuwait Desert

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12/10/2025

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12/10/2025

Hand Grenade from the Invasion Era Found in Kuwait Desert

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 12: A Jahra Security patrol responded to a report from a citizen who discovered a suspected bomb approximately 30 meters inside the Salmi desert.

Upon arrival, security officers cordoned off the area and placed a protective fence around the device. Initial examination revealed that the object was a leftover explosive from the time of the Iraqi invasion.

Authorities immediately implemented precautionary measures until a specialized team from the Explosives Department arrived to safely handle and neutralize the device.

According to a security source, the reported object was a hand grenade capable of detonation, and the quick response of the patrol helped prevent any potential danger to the public.