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Former commander receives 300,000 euros in compensation after contracting cancer in Kosovo

2026-07-20 17:13:04Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Former commander receives 300,000 euros in compensation after contracting cancer

For more than 30 years, Nunzio Santucci served the Italian state as part of the Air Force, holding operational and leadership positions. During his career, he led the Protection Group at Gjakova airport, in Kosovo, during the international mission “Joint Guardian”, where he was tasked with guaranteeing the security of the Italian contingent.

Today, years later, the Velletri Court has decided that it was precisely those missions that cost him his health. With a decision that became final on July 15, the court recognized the 75-year-old former lieutenant colonel as a "Victim of Duty", after assessing that the stomach carcinoma from which he suffers is related to the special environmental and operational conditions during his service in the Balkans.

According to the decision, the areas where he served were contaminated with asbestos, heavy metal nanoparticles, and ammunition residue containing depleted uranium.

In 2013, Santucci was diagnosed with stomach cancer. He underwent surgery to remove part of his stomach, and in the following years he underwent two more surgeries due to complications from the disease. Even today, he continues to live with its consequences and the fear that it could return.

One of the key elements of the decision was the reconstruction of the conditions in which Italian soldiers served in Kosovo. Witnesses told the court that the Gjakova airport was still devastated by the 1999 bombings, with damaged military equipment, war debris, dust and blast-affected terrain.

According to evidence, even the water used by the Italian contingent for personal hygiene and cooking came from sources that were considered contaminated.

The technical expertise presented to the court described the environment as far more severe than normal service conditions. The report states that Kosovo was widely contaminated by nanoparticles created by the explosion of munitions containing depleted uranium.

The court recognized Santucci as a “Victim of Duty” and a permanent disability of 65%. The decision entitles him to special compensation, back pay and a lifetime pension, with a total value of around 300 thousand euros. He will also be included in the national list of Victims of Duty in Italy.

The decision is also considered important from a legal point of view. The court assessed that, in cases of military personnel who have developed tumor diseases after serving in areas contaminated with depleted uranium and heavy metal nanoparticles, absolute scientific proof is not required to prove the link between exposure and the disease.

It is sufficient to prove that the service was performed in high-risk areas and under special environmental and operational conditions, as well as that the disease appeared afterwards.

Once these circumstances are proven, it is presumed that there is a link between exposure and disease, unless the administration can prove otherwise.

"Behind this decision is not only an important legal principle. It is the story of a soldier who dedicated more than 30 years of his life to the state and who today bears the consequences of those missions."

"The court recognized a truth that remained unanswered for a long time: Nunzio Santucci fell ill while serving his country. This decision restores his dignity and creates an important precedent for all the soldiers who have served in the Balkans and are still awaiting justice," declared his lawyer, Ezio Bonanni. ( Romatoday )


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