Katyusha Missile Unearthed Near Chlebowo Prompts Evacuations

Discovery of a Katyusha Missile in Chlebowo

Recently, a historic Katyusha missile from World War II was unearthed in a field located approximately 100 meters from the High Service Area, an area that witnessed intense combat during the battles near Chlebowo in March 1945. This discovery has prompted local authorities to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of residents.

As a result of the missile’s discovery, around 80 residents from the western Polish village of Chlebowo were evacuated. Among them, ten individuals were taken to a nearby elementary school for safety, while 13 others chose to remain in their homes and refused to evacuate. The local police reported that a section of the S3 expressway, which runs close to Chlebowo, has been temporarily closed to mitigate any potential risks.

Katyusha missiles are known for their extensive range and powerful impact, prompting officials to recommend a safety zone extending 1500 meters from the site of the missile. Jakub Kuźmowicz, the press officer for the District Police Chief in Gryfino, stated: “We are currently awaiting further information from a sapper patrol that is already on site and actively working on the situation. We are looking for the so-called ‘green light’ to initiate the closure of the S3 road, specifically the expressway section from Gryfino to Key.”

In addition to the expressway, authorities plan to close various local roads, including a district road that connects the village of Stare Bryki Chlebowe and district road number 119, which runs from Chlebowo to the village of Radziszewski.

The Katyusha missile, a type of rocket artillery first developed by the Soviet Union during World War II, has become a symbol of the era’s military technology and continues to be a significant historical artifact.