MSDF disposes of 14 unexploded shells in Naha Harbor+

MSDF disposes of 14 unexploded shells in Naha Harbor+

NAHA, Japan, May 17 Kyodo - Members of the Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) detonate unexploded artillery shells believed to have been used by the United States during World War II off Naha port in Okinawa Prefecture on May 17. They disposed of 14 shells, found during an earlier marine probe prior to reclamation work in Naha harbor.

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