More than 200 World War II explosives found at a construction site in Budapest

A total of 244 World War II explosive devices were discovered at a construction site in the XVIII district of Budapest. The Hungarian Army's bomb disposal unit reported that the found devices included Soviet, German, Hungarian, and American-made explosives. Earlier in October, two Soviet FAB-100 bombs were neutralized, followed by the removal of 24 additional explosives. The latest operation faced challenges due to the condition of the devices, which were believed to have been gathered in a pit and then burned, causing them to fuse together. This made separation difficult and time-consuming, requiring extensive effort from the soldiers. The army emphasized that remnants from World War II can still pose significant risks decades later, and improper disposal attempts complicate bomb disposal efforts today.