On July 21, at 21:02, the Kaunas Fire and Rescue Service received notification from the Kaunas County Police regarding the discovery of an explosive device within the Čučinų forest, located in the Kulvos village area of the Jonava district. Upon receiving this report, authorities immediately initiated “Plan Shield” protocols. Emergency response was swift, with personnel from the fire department and emergency medical services deploying to the site.
These initial responders were joined by police officers, establishing a coordinated perimeter around the area. The primary focus of the operation was the safe containment and assessment of the discovered object within the forest environment. The incident required a multi-agency effort.
Initial rescue efforts were managed by local fire and medical teams, who remained on standby until the arrival of specialized military support. Engineers from the Juozas Vitkauskas Engineering Battalion of the Lithuanian Army were dispatched to the location. These experts were responsible for the technical handling and neutralization of the ordnance.
The combined presence of law enforcement, medical staff, and military engineers underscores the seriousness of the situation. The initial teams, who arrived first, worked alongside the specialized military personnel, who ultimately managed the safe clearance of the device. The coordinated response highlighted the established protocols for managing hazardous material incidents within a populated forest area.
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