Unexploded Ordnance Legacy

Farmers in regions of France and Belgium continue to grapple with the dangers of unexploded ordnance from World War I, with an alarming density of shells still buried in the soil. Despite being underground for over a century, many of these explosives remain active, posing significant risks to those working the land. While fatalities have decreased in recent years, the threat persists, compounded by the presence of undetonated chemical munitions.